Wester Ross Fisheries managing director speaks of delight at being shortlisted in VIBES - he Scottish Environment Business Awards

A WESTER Ross salmon farm’s efforts to tackle wild sea lice were recognised after it was shortlisted for a national award.

Wester Ross Fisheries – the smallest and oldest privately-owned independent salmon farmer in the UK – was a beaten finalist the running in the VIBES contest, the Scottish Environment Business Awards.

The nod recognises the firm’s efforts to use cleaner fish.

Gilpin Bradley, managing director of Wester Ross Fisheries, said: “The whole team is thrilled to be shortlisted for such a prestigious award; being a finalist against tough competition is an honour.

“It takes a great deal of commitment, passion and dedication by our salmon farmers, some of whom are now third generation, to tackle some of the environmental challenges we are facing.

"Salmon farmers are always focused on developing framing practices which are the most sustainable and we are always committed to plan for the next generation, as well as growing delicious salmon."

"We are proud to have played a part in growing one the Highlands & Islands most successful sectors in the last 50 years and keeping many of the Highland communities alive,” Bradley continues.

Environmental Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “It is important that we recognise those who are leading on action to develop sustainable solutions and environmental practices while seizing the economic benefits of embracing a vibrant and innovation circular economy.”

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