Cooke Scotland welcomes the decision by Shetland Islands Council to approve the application for a new salmon farming site located off Vementry, Shetland. The approval follows a detailed assessment process and marks an important step in the company’s plans to support sustainable production of Scottish Atlantic salmon on Shetland. David Brown, Shetland Regional Manager at Cooke Scotland, said: “We appreciate …
From the sound of instruments, to the rippling waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Former music tutor David Boyter was keen for a career change and decided to swap his mornings of tuning guitars and coaxing nervous beginners through their first chords, for working on the water in one of the world’s most beautiful locations. It might seem an unlikely transition …
Cooke Scotland celebrated the groundbreaking of a state-of-the-art Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) facility at its salmon hatchery in Cairndow, Argyll. The milestone event brought together local community members, funders, member of the Scottish parliament (MSP), and employees on 2 March 2026 to mark the beginning of a transformative project for Cooke’s salmon production in the United Kingdom. Designed to significantly …
The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP following a visit to Cooke’s Shetland operations. The Member of the Scottish Parliament for Shetland toured a farm off the west mainland of the island, hosted by Cooke Scotland’s Shetland Regional Manager, David Brown, on 27 February 2026. The visit provided an opportunity …
Employees of Cooke Scotland have helped feed families in need this Christmas by launching a national food bank collection in the areas where they live and work. Dozens of staff across Cooke’s salmon farming operations in Orkney, Shetland, mainland Scotland and northern England came together to support six food banks in different regions around the country. The Cooke Scotland Food …
A refurbished playpark will provide families of an Orkney Isle community with hours of fun for years to come. Children of Rousay got their first chance to enjoy the new equipment at the grand opening on 10 October following a determined fundraising campaign, supported by Cooke Scotland’s Community Benefit Fund. The previous playpark was in poor condition and often off …
Cooke Scotland will join the local community in celebrating the exceptional quality of products from Scotland’s northern isles as sponsors of the Orkney Food & Drink Festival 2025. Taking place on the weekend of 20 and 21 September, the festival is being organised by membership body Orkney Food & Drink/Taste of Orkney, with the aim of showcasing the huge range …
Member of Parliament Jamie Stone highlighted the importance of local jobs in rural communities during a visit to Cooke Scotland’s feed mill in the Scottish Highlands. The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross met with staff at Northeast Nutrition Scotland Limited (NNS) in Invergordon on 17 April 2025 to find out how they consistently produce nutritionally-balanced fish …
Northeast Nutrition Scotland Limited (NNS) has marked five years of producing nutritionally-balanced fish feed to ensure farmed Atlantic salmon continue to stay healthy and grow efficiently in the marine environment. The feed mill based in Invergordon in the Scottish Highlands was acquired by Cooke after the previous owners announced plans to cease UK manufacturing activities at the end of April …
School pupils on the Orkney island of Papa Westray will have equal access to new technology thanks to a donation of iPads from Cooke Scotland. Papa Westray Community School were recipients of four new devices to allow the children to access a wide range of digital education resources and enhance their learning experiences. Cooke’s long-term commitment to the Northern Isles …
A charity has received financial support from Cooke Scotland to help secure the future preservation and promotion of a unique Orkney military heritage site. The donation of £1,000 was made to Birsay Heritage Trust towards a project which will transform access to, and engagement with HMS Tern – a rare World War II naval airbase in Birsay. Cooke is an …
An innovative research project in Scotland is exploring how natural kelp can provide enrichment to significantly improve the welfare of farmed fish. The project is the first of its kind in a commercial Atlantic salmon setting and is being undertaken in Shetland by Cooke Scotland and the University of Stirling. Commissioned by the RSPCA (The Royal Society for the Prevention …
Emma Roddick MSP witnessed the positive impact farmed-raised salmon has on rural communities during a visit to Cooke Scotland’s Shetland operations. The Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands learned of Cooke’s significant investment in ensuring the health and welfare of its premium Scottish salmon on the Vatsetter farm off the isle of Yell. She also saw …
Cooke Scotland pledged its support towards the building of a wheelchair-accessible polytunnel to benefit the health and wellbeing of children and young people in Orkney. The Cooke Community Benefit Fund aided Aurrida House, an organisation based in Kirkwall which provides a flexible short-break service for those with a learning disability and/or additional support needs, with a significant donation to the …
Cooke Scotland is proud to have pledged its support for the 2025 Orkney Island Games as official sponsors of the largest event to be hosted on the islands. As one of the major employers in Orkney and the Northern Isles, Cooke has joined trade body Salmon Scotland and fellow producer Scottish Sea Farms in contributing £10,000 each towards the week-long …
Cooke Scotland is proud to be the main sponsor of the Cancer Research UK Relay For Life Shetland 2024. The popular fundraiser, supported by the Cooke Community Benefit Fund, returns to the island at the Clickimin Leisure Complex track in Lerwick on Saturday 25 May. Relay For Life is a team fundraising walk where participants take turns walking around a …
Cooke proudly celebrated 10 years of business in the United Kingdom in May 2024. Cooke Aquaculture Scotland was established in 2014 as part of the global company’s strategy to achieve success through acquisitions and organic growth to meet an increasing market demand for healthy, fresh seafood. “Ten years this month, the Cooke family acquired the successful seawater and freshwater assets …
North Lanarkshire Councillor Frank McNally met with Cooke Scotland to hear about the positive social and economic impact the company and the aquaculture sector has on local businesses in the county and across the United Kingdom. During a visit to its corporate head office at Avondale House in Bellshill, 11 April 2024, the General Election candidate for Coatbridge and Bellshill, …
Cooke Scotland is delighted to announce the sponsorship of Col-Glen Shinty Club. The funding will ensure the sports club continues to be a sustainable part of the community and, following the team’s success of promotion in the senior leagues, funding will subsidise travel expenses for matches taking place around Scotland in 2024. Support via the Cooke Community Benefit Fund will …
Cooke Scotland and its staff has been shortlisted as finalists for the Aquaculture Awards 2024. Congratulations to Dennis Johnson, Robert Peterson and Stewart Rendall who have all been nominated in the Farmer of the Year category. Cooke Scotland has also been shortlisted for the Community Initiative award. This will be awarded to an individual, company or organisation that has enhanced …