A history of native oysters from Loch Ryan Fraser Wright January 14, 2016 Producers, Seafood Producers The beautiful looking oysters in the photograph above are from Loch Ryan, a sea loch in the south-west of Scotland. The oysters that come from Loch Ryan are unique, as it is home to the only oyster bed in...
EU Ministers agree to increase UK fishing quotas Sean Murphy December 16, 2015 Producers, Seafood Producers Fisheries minister George Eustice welcomed the deal as a "great result" for UK fishermen following European Union negotiations in Brussels. Quotas for North Sea cod and haddock have been increased by 15 per...
In numbers: Scotland’s seafood industry Stephen Emerson October 15, 2015 Food, Producers, Seafood Producers One: The position of Scottish salmon on the UK's food export chart. Two out of three: Proportion of the world's langoustines sourced in Scotland. 20: The number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo...
Best places to buy fresh fish in Edinburgh David Walsh October 5, 2015 Food, Producers, Seafood Producers Scotland's coastal waters offer up some of the world's most prized fish and shellfish. From world-class chefs across Scotland, the UK and further afield to those who just know their way around their own...
North Sea cod removed from red list as numbers improve Sean Murphy September 25, 2015 Food, Producers, Seafood Producers The fishery, which collapsed in the 1980s as a result of overfishing, has risen above dangerously low levels for the first time after years of reduced fishing and efforts to avoid catching cod in mixed...
8 of the best seafood hotels in Scotland Sean Murphy June 25, 2015 Food, Producers, Seafood Producers Scotland is beautiful. As a statement, it's hard to argue with. Even more so when you actually go out and visit the country itself, taking in its stunning landscape. However, the lochs, glens and...
Bananas banned from Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Stephen Emerson June 18, 2015 Food, Producers, Seafood Producers A ban on bananas has been imposed in a small Scottish town as it prepares for its biggest weekend of the year – the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Traditional Boat Festival. Superstitious seafarers...
Fish wholesaler MacCallums of Troon goes into administration Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 15, 2015 Producers, Seafood Producers A decades-old Ayrshire-based fish wholesaler and restaurant has gone into administration. MacCallums of Troon has been forced to appoint WRI Associated Limited after 30 years in business – but hopes...
Seaweed ice cream set to served at Crail Food Festival Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 12, 2015 Food, General, Seafood Producers Visitors to the Crail Food Festival this weekend are to be served seaweed ice cream as part of a venture between two local food producers. The historic Jannetta's Gelateria have collaborated with local...
Hebridean seafood specialist begins selling beef and lamb Scotsman Food and Drink Staff June 10, 2015 Food, General, Producers, Seafood Producers A SPECIALIST seafood start-up has added organic beef and lamb to its expanding range of sustainable food from North Uist. Headed by 24-year-old Douglas Stewart, The Hebridean Food Company has been selling...
