02 Jun 2026
Photo by Craig Thomas Millions of fish deaths at Scottish salmon farms have been made public after the government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) was ordered to release its inspection reports following a ruling by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). APHA had refused to disclose the reports, arguing that publication would “likely result in […]
31 Mar 2026
Photo by Maja R Scotland’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has sharply criticised the Scottish Government for failing to deliver urgent reforms to salmon farming regulation, warning that progress since its 2025 inquiry has been “disappointing.” In a letter sent to Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon on 25 March, signed by Convener Finlay Carson MSP, the […]
17 Mar 2026
Photo by Bob Brewer The Scottish Government has concluded that no new regulation is needed to address fish mortality on salmon farms, following the publication of a Marine Directorate research report into persistent elevated deaths at marine sites. The finding, presented to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 11 March, has […]