A SKYE community group has reiterated its support for two new organic salmon farms on the island after Highland councillors granted planning permission for the proposal this week.
Staffin Community Trust (SCT) has welcomed the approval of plans for the new organic fish farms at Tote and Culnacnoc, and highlighted the economic and social benefits of the developments to the district, which is classed as ‘fragile’ by the Scottish Government. Fourteen jobs are set to be created in the area for direct community benefit and additional infrastructure investment at Staffin’s harbour.
The council’s north planning committee considered the proposals, which were lodged by Organic Sea Harvest (OSH) last year, at its meeting in Inverness on April 17.