Wyre in Orkney, UK, is set for a new Scottish Sea Farms site that will significantly increase production of the quality farmed product.
The Scottish Sea Farms investment of £2.5m creates potential additional activity for Orkney-based companies and other Scottish suppliers. It will also create five new jobs locally.
“This is good news for both Scottish Sea Farms and the local community,” said Jim Gallagher, managing director. “The new site at Wyre, made up of 12 x 100m cages, will secure the long-term future of our Eday site and increase Orkney salmon sales could now reach £10.7m in both the UK and international markets.”
“We want to continue to build relationships locally and will bring skilled employment with training packages for local people. Our Heart of the Community Trust is also there to support community initiatives that make a real difference to people’s lives,” he added.
Scottish Sea Farms currently employs 32 staff in Orkney and this expansion will enable it to supply quality Scottish salmon to key markets all year round.
