Earlier this year we announced our intention to respond in detail to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency's (SEPA) proposals for Wild Salmon Protection Zones on the West Coast of Scotland. Our formal, detailed and technical response was submitted to SEPA on 15th September 2023. Our response is framed around two key themes: 1. commitments the Scottish Government has made, and 2. a set of Guiding Principles. These elements are detailed below. Scottish Government Commitments Commitment 1. Ministerial commitment to ‘Prioritise…
The Missing Salmon Alliance (MSA) invites the public to join them for an evening in conversation with key UK conservationists… More
AST Records UK’s First Confirmed Invasive Pink Salmon of 2023
Footage of what we believe to be the first recorded sighting of invasive, non-native, Pacific pink salmon in UK waters… More
The findings from two Scottish Parliamentary inquiries in 2018 highlighted concerns over the environmental impacts of fish farming in Scotland, particularly… More
As part of our drive to move our work to the next level with urgency, turning science into action to… More
Beyond Wild Isles online event to showcase unseen salmon footage
The Missing Salmon Alliance (MSA) invites the public to join them for an evening in conversation with Silverback Films producer,… More
Atlantic Salmon Trust selected as Official Charitable Fishing Partner for the 2023 Game Fairs
We’re delighted to announce that we have been selected as the Official Charitable Fishing Partner for the 2023 Game Fairs,… More
Northumbrian Auction House to Hold Charity Fundraising Auction
We are delighted to be involved in an initiative that brings the message of salmon restoration to our supporters in… More
Science into Action: Moray Firth Tracking Project leads to action on the River Spey
Our research projects aim to achieve impact to benefit wild salmon and sea trout, by resulting in action on the… More
Want to support our work and enjoy a great day out? Get in touch with our events team, at events@atlanticsalmontrust.org… More
Spring Prize Draw – WIN a trip to the East Ranga in Iceland in August 2023!
Once again we have partnered up with our friends at RIPP Sporting who have generously donated an incredible Icelandic salmon fishing… More
New AST Blue Book Shares Latest Knowledge on Invasive Pink Salmon and Red Skin Disease
The latest edition of our Blue Book has now been published and is on its way to Fishery Boards, trusts,… More
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of the Trust’s new Research Director, Professor Melanie Smith, who joined us in February… More
It is with great sadness that we inform you that Giles Wilson has passed away after a long and courageous… More
We’re often asked, ‘How can we raise awareness of the salmon crisis in the general public?’ Art has a unique… More