Scourie company celebrates 20 years
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Loch Duart Salmon has celebrated 20 years of farming its world-renowned salmon in north-west Sutherland and the Hebrides by bringing its team together from across the country, and beyond, for an anniversary celebration.
At the Drumossie Hotel, Inverness, more than 100 of the Loch Duart team gathered to celebrate. All staff will also received a specially produced, commemorative book, which includes beautiful portrait photography of every team member plus some stunning location shots from Sutherland and the Uists.
Co-founder Andy Bing, said: “Loch Duart is a company rich in history and full of extraordinary people. Our story over the last 20 years is one of continued growth and success and we take great pride in being an independent, multi-award-winning Scottish company. We’re not standing still and have ambitious plans to grow and prosper over the coming years.”
Loch Duart Salmon’s history:
1999: Loch Duart buys the farm from J Johnston and Sons Ltd, staffed and stocked with salmon which was harvested the week following purchase.
2002: It becomes the first
salmon farm to be RSPCA approved.
2004: Further expansion of Sutherland sites which suited their small-scale farming
2006: First farm sites established in the Hebrides.
2009: Loch Duart wins The Queen’s Award for Enterprise (International Business).
2016: Hatchery pioneers environmental enrichment, to increase the welfare of young salmon.
2018: Launch of “Salmon Pool” initiative with feed supplier Cargill Aqua Nutrition, to help target and fund local community projects.
