Salmon Farming Archives

Inquiry into the environmental impact of salmon farming

COAST and many others have called for an immediate moratorium on expansion until the industry can prove that there is no risk to our health and the health of our ecosystem from its activities

Responding to the North Arran Salmon Farm Planning Application

On Saturday 17th August 2019 the Scottish Salmon Company submitted their planning application for a new development off Millstone Point to North Ayrshire Council. As members of the public, we have until 30th September 2019 to submit our comments.

Coastal Communities Network respond to Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation

Coastal Communities Network respond to Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation

Anger over plans for salmon farm on Isle of Arran

The Times newspaper released an article on January 2nd 2020 titled "Anger over plans for salmon farm on Isle of Arran".

Protests at plans for salmon farm near Lochranza

On 31st December 2019, The Guardian newspaper released an article titled "Protests at plans for salmon farm near Lochranza, on Arran".

Official Responses to the North Arran Salmon Farm Application

Following a month of public consultation, North Ayrshire Council (NAC) received approximately 456 replies to the Scottish Salmon Company's application for a 5000 tonne open-cage salmon farm off Millstone Point, Arran. Almost 94% of responses were in objection to the development.