Bakkafrost Scotland

Happy St Andrew's Day On November 30th, we celebrate St Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint and once a fisherman. His legacy reminds us of the strength and pride in our heritage—symbolised by the saltire cross on our national flag. Wherever Scots may be, St Andrew’s Day is a time to think of home, cherish our traditions, gather with loved ones, and share the stories that keep Scotland close to our hearts. Let’s raise a toast to Scotland, its traditions, and its people. Slàinte! #StAndrewsDay #BakkafrostScotland

Celebrating Scottish Careers Week Last week, Bakkafrost Scotland joined employers across the Western Isles to inspire the next generation of talent. Our team; Alison MacPhee (HR Business Partner), Charlotte Barr (Broodstock Manager), and Robert Currie (Area Manager) represented us at the Uist Recruitment Fair, hosted by DYW Outer Hebrides and Western Isles Employability. The event allowed us to showcase exciting local career opportunities and the diverse roles available within our industry to pupils from S1 to S6. We’re passionate about supporting rural communities and creating local jobs. Members of our HR team Alison MacPhee, Alex Kilday, and Lorraine Richards, joined by Dougie MacLeod (Area Manager), also attended the Careers Fairs at Portree High and Plockton High, engaging with over 600 students. It was a great chance to inspire the next generation of talent and showcase the exciting careers available at Bakkafrost Scotland, along with our commitment to innovation in aquaculture. #ScottishCareersWeek #AquacultureCareers #BakkafrostScotland

As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local communities, we’re proud to be sponsoring the Tiree Wave Classic for the 5th year as Native Hebridean, especially as the event celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Held annually on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, the Tiree Wave Classic is recognised as one of the top windsurfing events worldwide. Renowned for its competitions and thrilling wave conditions, it attracts everyone from junior windsurfers to world-class pros. This year’s event welcomed a record-breaking turnout of athletes and spectators to the Isle. This event highlights the uniqueness of our Scottish waters. Competitors windsurfing in the same rugged waters where we carefully raise our Native Hebridean salmon, showcasing the remarkable blend of our remote Hebridean coastlines and the vibrant spirit of the Tiree Wave Classic. #TireeWaveClassic #NativeHebridean #HealthyCommunities

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a Project 81 Youth Community Enterprize Group at our Ardyne Site in collaboration with Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust. Supported by the Wild Fisheries Fund through Salmon Scotland, the overarching objectives of the project are to: (1) Stimulate and nourish an interest in the outdoor pursuit of sea trout angling in young people in Helensburgh and Lomond, east Argyll & Bute; (2) Embed aquatic conservation in the minds of our target young people; (3) Showcase to our young people how the range of salmonid industries in Scotland work together to better our understanding of salmonid populations; (4) Leave a legacy of: (a) Improved riparian and instream habitat for sea trout on an important local sea trout burn which is evaluated and enhanced annually; and (b) Establish an angling and conservation club, managed by Centre81 and the LLFT which will deliver angling activities and the conservation legacy. We were delighted to host the group at our Ardyne site in support of Objective 3. Our team offered valuable insights into various career opportunities and gave an in-depth look into Fish Farming. The Project 81 Youth Group showed great enthusiasm for the diverse roles within the industry and loved seeing the process of raising salmon. Overall, it was an engaging and enlightening day that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. To find out more about the project click the link below: https://lnkd.in/ecbTbXk4 #LochLomondFisheriesTrust #SalmonScotland #BakkafrostScotland

In September, Scotland Food & Drink will celebrate what it means to be Naturally Scottish, showcasing the provenance, place, and people that bring our food and drink to life. It reflects heritage, commitment to sustainability, and spirit of innovation. We believe there's no better way to capture this essence than with our very own Native Hebridean Salmon. Our Native Hebridean Scottish Salmon are a truly unique breed, descending from wild salmon of North Uist in the remote outer Hebrides and raised on the Hebridean Islands and West Coast of Scotland. This September, we invite you to join us in celebrating the best of what it means to be Naturally Scottish. #NaturallyScottish #BakkafrostScotland #NativeHebridean

New Vacancy Alert! We have a number of Marine Operative vacancies across our Marine Sites. To find out more or to apply, you can follow the link below or can the QR code. https://lnkd.in/ejg5TFZG

In celebration of National Marine Week, watch the video below as Donnie Sinclair, Head of Marine Operations, and Kimberley McKinnell, Head of Health at Bakkafrost Scotland, discuss the importance of our natural Scottish waters for raising salmon. #BakkafrostScotland #NationalMarineWeek

The Royal Highland Show drew to a close last Sunday, and we were absolutely delighted to attend and showcase our award-winning Native Hebridean smoked Scottish salmon. Our stand was buzzing with tastings, questions, and sales, resulting in our products selling out on Sunday due to high demand. We were overwhelmed with the positive interest in our story and products, engaging with many new and returning customers who support our smoked Scottish salmon. On Friday, in the Food for Thought Theatre, the Scottish Culinary Chefs, Craig Palmer and Craig Coupar, did a wonderful job demonstrating simple yet elegant recipes using our Native Hebridean smoked salmon, which everyone found delicious. Over the rest of the weekend in the Food for Thought Theatre, Catriona Frankitti was brilliant at educating people on the health benefits of salmon and conducting cookery demonstrations using our Native Hebridean smoked salmon which led to engaged interesting food discussions. #BakkafrostScotland #RHS

New Vacancy Alert! An exciting new opportunity for a Finance Manager has become available. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in this role please use the attached QR code or have a look at our website for more information. Website link - https://lnkd.in/ePJv7GEc

This week we're at the Royal Highland Show! For the second year in a row, you can sample and purchase our award-winning Native Hebridean and Harris&Lewis smoked Scottish salmon in the Scotland's Larder food hall, stand C83. We are also delighted to sponsor the Food for Thought Theatre with Quality Meat Scotland this year, featuring chefs showcasing Scottish local produce and engaging food discussions, led by Catrina Frankitti, over the four days. Additionally on Friday, from 2pm to 3pm, join us for a special event with two exciting guests from the Scottish Culinary Team, who will be demonstrating delicious smoked salmon recipe ideas. We hope to see you there. #BakkafrostScotland #RHS24