Latest Inspection Reports

Here are the latest batch of inspection reports we've extracted. (11-08-2026) Click here to see the full list of reports.

Applecross Incubation Unit 2 (A2)

Case Number: 2026-0187

DownloadMortalities have been low, one peak in 2026 wk 18 30,189 (1.32%) stock incident, due to biofilm build up in pipework restricting water supply and half a tray of alevins were dead. Biology department took samples, noted pale gills indicating oxygen loss.
Morts for the last four weeks wk 19 zero, wk 20 1049 (0.05%), wk 21 1049 (0.05%), wk 22 278 (0.01%). [Original PDF]

Applecross Smolt Ongrowing 1

Case Number: 2026-0188

DownloadPeaks in mortality 2025: wk 14 8440 (1.10%) water quality/failed smolt , wk 15 20146 (3.28 %) most of these were from
SFNOV 23 batch 16905, recorded as water quality issue (high free ammonia levels), wk 16 12885 (2.51%) water quality and failed smolt (high free ammonia levels), wk 17 14442 (4.44%) failed smolt and diagnosis pending , wk 19 3853 (1.79%) diagnosis pending, wk 41 34791 (2.57%) failed smolt, wk 49 62669 (3.96%) smolt transfer to marine, wk 52 12505 (1.33%) smolt transfer to marine.
Peaks in mortality 2026: wk 7 7119 (1.60%) smolt transfer to marine, wk 10 17844 (4.93%) smolt transfer to marine, wk 11 3553 (1.55%) failed smolt, wk 15 4064 (1.81%), wk 18 5973 (1.37%), wk 19 4960 (1.15%) fw transfer/physical damage following grading, wk 21 6215 (1.47%) smolt transfer to marine.
Mortalities for last four weeks 18, 19 and 21 listed above wk 20 623 (0.15%), wk 22 126 (0.06%).
Smolt transfer to marine are post transfer morts recorded at the sea site.
Morts in early 2025, lab reports showed saprolegnia, mixed bacterial infection, nephrocalcinosis.
One RAS unit is fallow the other is in operation.
Slice is the only treatment administered in the unit, this is done prior to putting fish to sea.
Site thermometer used due to biosecurity protocols. [Original PDF]

Ardessie Broodstock Building

Case Number: 2026-0206

DownloadInitial stocking 21/5/26- 4/6/26 from Ardessie SW.
Next input will be September from Duich via Ardessie SW. Three stripping seasons a year; September, Nov/ Dec and end
January.
Mortality attributed to CMS, physical post transfer and AGD. There have been no treatments on site since input but will be recorded in aquafarmer when they occur, Forsee using Aquasen, tricaine and Aquis (clove oil based aesthetic).
Mortality since input is 236 fish attributed to transport mortality. On inspection many fish were observed with damaged or pop eye. This ranged from about 5-10 per tank with the tank holding the males the worst effected. Discussed with site staff and it was considered to be a result of handling damage from sea water to fresh water transfer.
Looking to revaccinate for furunculosis at Duich for next batch of fish. [Original PDF]

Bay of Vady

Case Number: 2026-0201

DownloadFull inspection conducted on 07/04/2026. A movement of smolts had occurred less than 2 weeks prior to the inspection, meaning a follow up visit was required. No movements have occurred since.
Visibility at time of inspection was excellent, population demonstrated good shoaling behaviour and strong feed response. The main population appeared in good physical condition. Three lethargic fish were observed deeper in the water. A large quantity of zooplankton was observed in the pens, with the site reporting that this wasn't a common occurrence. It does not appear to be causing any issues with the stock at present. [Original PDF]

Culnacnoc Salmon Farm

Case Number: 2026-0191

DownloadSite was fallow 2/4/2025 with fish going to Stulaigh (Mowi).
Site has no pens in the water but are looking to reconfigure the site to 5 x 160m circles. Hoping to be restock sometime early next year.
Site inspected from the shore to confirm that there are no pens on site. [Original PDF]

Grey Horse Channel Outer

Case Number: 2026-0184

Download1 fish removed for VMD, appeared healthy and in very good condition with no sea lice observed. Sea lice numbers are low across site. A few thousand crab larvae observed in cages across site.
Site name to be updated from Grey Horse Channel Outer to Greanem.
Site has pole top nets and these were reported to work well on site, top nets are stitched to pen nets.
Greanem is a high energy site, with exposure from easterly winds. Fish planned for Greanem are grown to ~2Kg at Groatay and Grey Horse Channel before being split down. Excellent visibility at time of inspection, fish observed shoaling well. 3 fish observed across site displaying signs consistent with predation damage.
Cleanerfish Mortalities
WRA: WK 19 - 121 (1.27%), WK 20 - 116 (1.23%), WK 21 - 203 (2.18%), WK 22 - 174 (1.91%)
LUM: WK 19 - 115 (1.48%), WK 20 - 107 (1.40%), WK 21 - 110 (1.57%), WK 22 - 100 (1.36%)
Last treatment on site was a FW/FLS at the end of March/beginning of April 2026. [Original PDF]

Groatay

Case Number: 2026-0183

Download3 dead observed across site, not fresh dead and two lethargic fish observed deeper in the water. Visibility at time of inspection was excellent, population demonstrated good shoaling behaviour and good feed response.
A large quantity of crab larvae observed in pens, site rep reported that this wasn't a common occurrence. Not reported to causing any issues with stock on site.
1 fish sampled for VMD appeared healthy and in very good condition, no sea lice observed on fish and sea lice numbers have been low.
Cleaner fish mortality
WRA : WK 19 - 17 (0.69%), WK 20 - 16 (0.66%), WK 21 - 34 (1.4%), WK 22 - 61 (2.55%)
LUM: WK 19 - 384 (1.73%), WK 20 - 372 (1.70%), WK 21 - 287 (1.34%), WK 22 - 198 (1.07%)
Site received an input of 2025 Q4 from Marulaig Bay (FS0865) on 31/05/26 and due to receive a further 170,000 over the course of w/b 01/06/26.
No bath treatments been conducted on site this cycle, SLICE treatments conducted in first year of cycle, recent treatments conducted on site are FW/FLS, last treatment end of December 2025/beginning of January 2026. [Original PDF]

Invertote Salmon Farm

Case Number: 2026-0192

DownloadSite fallow since 3/4/2025 with fish going to Stulaigh.
Site has no pens in the water but are looking to reconfigure the site to 5 x 160m circles. Hoping to be restock sometime early next year.
Site inspected from the shore to confirm that there are no pens on site. [Original PDF]

Loch Carnan

Case Number: 2026-0199

DownloadSite inspected in overcast conditions with a calm sea state, visibility of the stocks was good. Fish were observed shoaling well and responding positively to routine feeding. The site is currently fully stocked, with 12 70m pens. Only 1 moribund fish with a lesion to the flank was observed during the inspection. 2 Fish were removed for VMD sampling and both appeared healthy internally and externally.
No cleaner fish on site currently, the site does plan to stock some wild caught wrasse later in the production cycle. [Original PDF]

Marulaig Bay

Case Number: 2026-0182

DownloadSite stocked October 2025 from Loch Lochy. No cleaner fish currently on site and no plans to stock this cycle unless required.
Have been grading fish, with transfers to Stulaigh South and Groatay. Fish will also be transferred to An Camus. Harvesting will start late August 2026
Mortalities have been low since input, main causes have been transfer losses from freshwater to seawater, runts/poor performers and freshwater treatment losses. Use foover to remove mortalities daily.
Several treatments carried out on site since input for AGD and/or lice. Hydrogen peroxide in December 2025 for AGD, Slice in
February 2026 and freshwater in January, February, April and May 2026 (January and May treatments combined with FLS).
Due to availability of boats and staff, site was inspected on 2/6/2026 (all pens except 8 & 14) and 3/06/2026 (pens 8 & 14).
Mortality, treatment, sea lice, VHP/biosecurity and FMS checked remotely 29/5/2026. Remainder of paperwork was completed on 3/6/2026.
Some scale loss observed on fish most recently graded and a couple seen with physical damage on flank. Fish sampled for
VMD appeared healthy. [Original PDF]

North Voe

Case Number: 2025-0154

DownloadFish from Loch Shin
Increased mortality in week 52 2024 - 0.55% (1017 fish) mortalities were attributed to seal damage. No damage to equipment, seals were grabbing fish through meshes.
Mortalities are ensiled and sent to SSF Lerwick using company's own transport.
CMS reported in heath surveillance, exacerbated by the large size of fish, however there has been very little increase in mortality. [Original PDF]

Puldrite

Case Number: 2026-0202

DownloadFish transferred in April from Shapinsay (FS0860), freshwater and FLS treatment received during transport. Seawater to seawater risk assessment was available for the movement.
FMA with Cooke dissolved due to misalignment in farming strategies. Routine communication between companies remains. A multi yearclass, non-synchronous fallow risk assessment was available for inspection.
Wild wrasse intakes to begin later in June.
The fish population appeared in good physical health, with good shoaling behaviour and strong feed response. No lethargic or dead fish observed on site.
Paperwork was inspected remotely on 02/06/26. [Original PDF]

Sconser Quarry

Case Number: 2026-0193

DownloadWrasse peaks in mortality, wk 42 815 (1.92%), wk 45 1091 (2.84%), wk 46 1329 (3.56%) all recorded as wounds/fin damage. wk 49 874 (3.12%), wk 51 1096 (4.09%) all recorded as atypical furunculosis
Wrasse peaks in mortality 2026 wk 2 2059 (8.05%) atypical furunculosis
Lumpfish mortalities were recorded in early 2025 but not elevated.
Peaks in salmon mortality 2025: wk 44 9110 (1.7%) gill health bacterial infection, wk 45 15650 (2.97%), wk 46 6970 (1.75%) mainly gill health but some well boat FW treatment losses, wk 48 (7169 (2.16%), wk 49 4795 (2.04%), wk 50 5981 (2.09%) Gill health, wk 51 3365 (1.16%) Gill health, HSMI and some pasteurella.
Peaks in salmon mortality 2026: wk 1 750 (1.21%), wk 2 971 (1.58%) gill health..
A treatment with SLICE administered in April, FW wellboat/FLS was used in late May early June 2025 and also November
2025. Alphamax was used in July and August.
Mortalities last four weeks: Wk 23 (to date of inspection) 96 (0.01%) Wk 22 441 (0.02%), wk 21 358 (0.02%), wk 20 142
(0.01%), wk 19 192 (0.01%). No cleaner fish on site.
Some sea water to sea water transfers from Cairidh and Tabhaigh (risk assessment in place).
Due to algal bloom at the time of the inspection feeding was restricted.
Very low levels of lice, zero observed on the fish sampled for VMD. [Original PDF]

Stulaigh

Case Number: 2026-0180

DownloadSite stocked with Q4s in November/December 2025 from Glenfinnan, Jubilee Loch Shin and Loch Ness. Also received Q1s from Etive 3 in February/March 2026. Fish will be graded and some moved to Stulaigh South and An Camus. Approximately
700,000 will be retained on site. No cleaner fish on site this cycle and no plans to input at the moment.
Mortalities have been low since input, main causes have been transfer losses from freshwater to seawater, runts/poor performers and freshwater treatment losses. Use foover to remove mortalities daily.
Slice treatment in February 2026. No other treatments. Bubble net equipment being installed on site. Pipes will be attached to the grid and sit at 18m depth.
Will start harvesting late October 2026.
Fish on site appeared healthy and feeding well. Fish sampled for VMD appeared healthy as well.
Mortality, treatment, sea lice, VHP/biosecurity and FMS checked remotely 29/5/2026. Other paperwork completed on site. [Original PDF]

Stulaigh South

Case Number: 2026-0181

DownloadFirst stock transferred onto site from Marulaig Bay last week. One pen with large grade, one with small grade. More fish to be transferred in from Marulaig Bay and Stulaigh. Will hold approximately 1,000,000 fish one fully stocked. No cleaner fish stocked on site and no plans to hold any this cycle unless required.
Freshwater treatment administered in wellboat during transfer. Seal nets being fitted to pens. Use foover to remove mortalities daily, will use divers if required. Will start harvest in October.
A few fish observed with scale loss, but fish appeared healthy.
Mortality, treatment, sea lice, VHP/biosecurity and FMS checked remotely 29/5/2026. Remainder of paperwork checked during inspection. [Original PDF]

Turness

Case Number: 2026-0251

DownloadREG carried out in March due to bad weather. All documents were inspected at the time. Documents will be inspected from
March.
Health surveillance - 17/06/26 - 4/7 fish tested positive for piscine myocarditis virus (PMCV) and 6/7 fish tested positive for aeromonas salmonicidia (frunculosis). All fish tested negative for piscirickettsia and yersinia ruckeri.
Fish are currently being treated with antibiotics for frunculosis (started on 17th for 10 days), prescription seen while on site.
Additional treatments - Freshwater treatments 1st May and 16th June.
Frunculosis started in the last couple of weeks leading to elevated mortalities (small number of fish but due to low numbers on site, higher mortality). This week due to the antibiotic treatment starting, the fish are looking much better with lower mortalities.
Not seeing many moribund fish this week.
Broodstock are held on site so sea lice inspections are carried out visually from the walkway weekly. As no physical count is being conducted, there is no way of knowing if the average adult female lice count has been above the CoGP suggested criteria for treatment or above the intervention level during the period that records have been inspected. Freshwater treatments have been carried out so there is a possibility that lice loads have been above CoGP suggested criteria for treatment on occasion.
Physical inspection of the site - A small number (10-15) fish in pens 1 and 2 were observed with skin lesions to the head or flank. No lesions were observed on fish in pen 6. No moribund fish were observed on site. Fish in pen 6 were observed feeding and had a good feed response. No lice were observed from the pen walkway. [Original PDF]

West of Burwick

Case Number: 2026-0252

DownloadTreatments: SLICE - 11/05/2026
VMD visit only. Physical inspection of the site - fish appeared healthy with a good feed response when feeding was observed in a number of pens. VMD samples taken from pen 10. Fish sampled for VMD appeared healthy externally and internally with no sealice observed. [Original PDF]