A Family Company Committed to Scotland’s Northern Isles Salmon farming has been etched into the history and culture of the Scottish northern isles for decades. The strong tidal waters surrounding the islands make them the perfect place to rear the world’s finest salmon, with one of the lowest carbon footprints of any farmed livestock. From what started in 1985 as …

Richard Groat is a local Stronsay man with a passion for his craft and his community. The Supervisor/ Skipper works on both the salmon farms on the isle and celebrated his fifth-year anniversary with Cooke in February 2025. What attracted you to a position with Cooke? After 25 years of having my own creel boat and building my business, I …