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“We concentrate on quality over quantity, we maintain a distinctive offering and our focus is on the worldwide recognition of our seafood.”

Seafood scotland – our aim

From sea to plate, the industry is passionate about delivering the highest quality product, responsibly caught and carefully handled.

It is the perfect versatile choice for the world’s best chefs and the most discerning customers. Find out more about each of these unique sectors in our species guide below.

From sea…

Scotland lies where the warm waters of the Gulf Stream meet the cold waters of the North Atlantic, creating nutrient rich feeding grounds to support a thriving marine habitat. With Europe’s longest coastline, over 12,000km, it ranges from long shallow beaches to rugged inlets and sheltered high tidal sea lochs, making it possible for a huge variety of species to grow.

To Plate…

From nature’s blessing, a successful and vibrant industry has grown over hundreds of years. Today, Scotland’s traditional methods still flourish alongside an evolving modern industry; Scotland has created a unique blend of skills, products and industry unlike anywhere else in the world.

To You…

The industry has invested in modern equipment, systems and training to ensure a highly skilled, specialist workforce. Through innovation and product development, it adapts to changing market needs and produces high quality, fully traceable, safe and delicious products.

Farmed Fish

160,000+
Tonnes Per Year (2018)

Farmed Fish

160,000+
Tonnes Per Year (2018)

Farmed Fish

160,000+
Tonnes Per Year (2018)

Scottish Farmers

1880+
Tonnes Per Year (2018)

From sea to plate, the industry is passionate about delivering the highest quality product, responsibly caught and carefully handled.

 

It is the perfect versatile choice for the world’s best chefs and the most discerning customers.

Find out more about each of these unique sectors in our species guide below

Seafood Scotland – our aim


Scotland has created a unique blend of skills, products and industry unlike anywhere else in the world