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The trusted voice of the farm-raised Scottish salmon sector - Scotland and the UK's number one food export.
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The #ScottishSalmon sector has a broad range of career paths and opportunities.

With today being #InternationalDayofRuralWomen, we want to shoutout the women who work at our sites in the #rural areas.

#salmon | #community | #RuralWomen | #infrastructure | #FishFarming | #WomeninAquaculture
Today marks #WorldStandardsDay, highlighting how standards provide a shared framework to achieve common objectives.

The #ScottishSalmon sector continuously strives to meet the highest standards.

Read more here:
bit.ly/SSHealthWelf...

#aquaculture | #InternationalStandards | #Standardisation
#StormAmy is arriving today with amber warnings issued by @metoffice #StaySafe those especially on the west coast of #Scotland and in the #Highlands. High winds, rough waters, rain and disruption is expected.

#weatherwarning | #SafetyWarning | #CoastSafety | #WeatherAlert
After a difficult race in the Offshore Double Handed World Championship #sailing final, #SolanOceanRacing finished 9th with team #France claiming victory.

We’re proud to be sponsoring the team and we look forward to following them in their future ventures.

#offshoresailing | #team | #oceanracing
#Scottishsalmon farmers have helped save a crucial dam on the #RiverCreed, on the #IsleofLewis.

A £25,000 grant from our #WildFisheriesFund repaired the 14-metre holding dam, securing water flow for migrating #salmon.

Find out more: bit.ly/WFF-WesternIslesDamSaved
We had a fantastic time yesterday at this years’ Holyrood Garden Party and Political Awards.

Congratulations to Ivan McKee MSP, the winner of this year’s prestigious ‘Business of Politics’ 2025 Award.

@holyroodmag.bsky.social | #HolyroodGardenParty2025 | #ScottishSalmon

📷: Anna Moffat
UK food inflation hits 5.1% 📈
Fresh fish 1.5% – but high taxes & red tape still push costs for producers. Smarter rules = stronger salmon sector, more jobs, better value for shoppers.
#SalmonScotland #SmarterRules #FoodInflation
Today marks #InternatioanlDayofCharity. This #UN established day is to raise awareness for causes.

Our Wild Fisheries Fund prioritises investment from the #salmon farming sector towards effective and practical wild fisheries management carried out by registered #charities.
Last week, we joined an excellent session hosted by the Diffley Partnership. MD Mark Diffley shared his insights on polling ahead of next year’s #ScottishElection.

We also enjoyed a “rock ’n’ roll” political breakfast with Steve Richards, who gave a fascinating take on the #Westminster bubble.
The Women’s Rugby World Cup kicks off today.
#England take on #USA tonight, with #Scotland taking on #Wales tomorrow.

Best of luck to the Scotland team!

#AsOne | #scotlandrugby | #womensrugby | #RWC2025 | #WomensRugbyWorldCup2025 | #Womensrugbyworldcup | #rugby
Yesterday we were up in #Stirling talking all things policy covering housing as well as @prosperscot.bsky.social’s Blueprint for Scotland. Hearing from Daniel Johnson MSP on #economic growth and the @scottishgov.bsky.social on regulatory reform meant the two hours flew by.

#ScotlandEconomy
Its #WorldDrowningPrevention Day. This World Health Organization established day aims to help save lives and prevent lifelong disabilities caused by #drowning.

Read more here on how to say safe when near a #salmon farm:
bit.ly/SS-StayingSafeNearSalmonFarms

#DrowningPrevention #Safety #Salmon
Last week, we were in #Edinburgh to meet with Daniel Johnson MSP to discuss all things #technology, its impact and opportunity for helping grow the #Scottish economy.

Thanks to Prosper for the invite and Arup for hosting.
The second half of the #RoyalHighlandShow saw lots of visitors at our stand in the #RHET tent! 🐟

From salmon lifecycle fun and feed info demos with #Cargill on our stand to tasty #NativeHebridean recipe inspiration in the #foodforthought tent!

Thanks to everyone who joined us!
This time last week we were halfway through an action-packed #RoyalHighlandShow!

From salmon lifecycle games & #UHIShetland 's VR headset to visits from First Minister #JohnSwinney and Cab Sec #MairiGougeon and the President's lunch that we proudly sponsored!
Last night’s #KingsBirthdayParty at The British Embassy in #Paris was full of Scottish flavour, from bagpipes to a standout dish of #LabelRouge #ScottishSalmon cooked live by @seafoodscotland.bsky.social's Ambassador Chef Emilien Rouable.
We’re at the Royal Highland Show in the Royal Highland Education centre! Come say hi and pickup some free merch 👋

Along with @uhishetland.bsky.social
and Cargill, our stall has some #interactive activities and highlights the #career opportunities available throughout the #aquaculture industry.
Happy #InternationalSushiDay! 🍣

Try this simple salmon & avocado maki recipe using #LabelRouge Scottish salmon, known for its outstanding quality.

A perfect way to enjoy the UK’s top food export! 🐟

bit.ly/SalmonAvocad...
Great to support the @logisticsuk.bsky.social event at the Scottish Parliament yesterday which highlighted the importance of forward thinking and ambitious #logistics operations.

Thanks to Alexandra Herdman, @fionahyslop.bsky.social and @sarahboyack.bsky.social MSP for the event.
Today in Edinburgh we headed to the #ScottishParliament to meet with #CraigHoyMSP as part of a Scottish Retail Consortium round table of #trade associations.

Thanks to David Lonsdale of Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) in organising the round table.
It’s been two weeks since #SEG25 wrapped — and we’re still inspired! 🐟🌍
 
Watch our video recap of Seafood Expo Global! 🎬✨
37 pupils. 4 days. 1 incredible insight into aquaculture! 🌊

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has welcomed the success of #Sea2Me — our pilot careers programme inspiring young people to join Scotland’s salmon sector 🐟

Read more 👉 bit.ly/SS-Sea2MeSuc...
Earlier this week, Salmon Scotland welcomed the International Business Committee to our #Edinburgh HQ to discuss all the recent trade activity.

A special thanks to @prosperscot.bsky.social for driving key engagement and meaty discussions.
On Monday we met with Rt. Hon. Nick Thomas–Symonds MP to discuss the upcoming #UK - #EU summit.

A really wide-ranging and informed discussion on skills, mobility, education, the environment and #trade was had. Thanks to the @scotchwhiskyswa.bsky.social for hosting.