A Pioneering Ethos
We farm on a small, artisanal scale, slow-rearing in harmony with the natural cycle of our fish and in lochs with exceptional current, flow and biodiversity.
Our unique breeding programme is the result of decades of pioneering skill and expertise and ensures that the quality of our Kames Scottish Trout is of world renown.
We have a highly skilled, passionate team that sees through the life cycle production from broodstock, egg, hatchery, freshwater and sea to harvest. Our fish welfare is exceptional, winning us many awards including Best Animal Welfare at Aquaculture UK and an MBE for our founder Stuart Cannon for his services to sustainable development in Scottish aquaculture, recognising his pioneering legacy in improvements to fish welfare and Kames’ role in developing better scientific practice and standards for the industry.
What We Do . . .
- 2,400 tonnes a year (HOG)
- 50 members of staff
- 6 saltwater sites
- 5 freshwater cage sites
- 3 hatcheries
- 2kg-5kg harvest weight
An Outstanding Habitat
The West Coast of Scotland is the best possible place to grow fish. Protected from the harsh ocean swell by the Inner Hebridean islands, yet with a vast volume of water rushing through the tidal and fast-flowing Cuan Sound and Corryvreckan each day straight off the Atlantic Ocean, means our fish are supreme athletes, thriving in strong, mineral-rich currents.
