New initiative to encourage increased capital investment

Sid Patten, chief executive of Scottish Salmon Producers ' Organisation (SSPO), has written to all Councillors to highlight the importance of the industry to the local economy and to alert them to key areas of concern. 

“Confidence is returning to the Scottish industry after several recent investments made in rural communities,” said Patten.  However, he cautioned that growth and progress must keep pace with market and international trends if the Scottish industry is to continue to bring the huge economic benefits to remote, rural Scotland.

To enhance the sector’s contribution to rural communities, the SSPO will now engage with the new politicians in a bid to ensure a long-term sustainable and profitable industry.

“We are actively seeking assistance from Councillors, MSPs and local enterprise representatives to improve the current regulatory and economic climate, with a view to encouraging increased capital investment in Scotland,” he said.