Wild salmon PGI application

Scottish Government officials have been working with the applicants, the Salmon Net Fishing Association of Scotland, on the bid which covers salmon caught across the whole of Scotland. It does not cover processed or smoked wild salmon.

Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead said: "Scotland's food and drink industry is, in the main, going from strength to strength. Moves to replicate the success of the likes of Scotch Beef and Scottish Farmed Salmon - which both enjoy protected status - are to be welcomed.

"Scotland is already home to some of the highest selling protected foods in Europe, but we are still only scratching the surface and can make even more of the fantastic produce on our doorstep. We have huge potential to build on our reputation as a land of food and drink.

"We recently organised a seminar to raise awareness of the benefits of protected status and are providing expert advice and support to those considering future applications. I hope that many more food producers and organisations will sign up for Scotland's food revolution over the coming months."