Our Work
Fisheries Management Scotland amplifies our members’ voices through strong advocacy and meaningful engagement, championing the protection and restoration of Scotland’s wild fish and their habitats. We work closely with government, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure decisions are informed by science and address the key pressures affecting salmon.
Delivering Scotland's Wild Salmon Strategy
Contributing to the delivery of Scotland’s Wild Salmon Strategy – a National route map for the restoration and recovery of Scotland’s wild salmon and the habitats on which they depend.
Putting Nature at the Heart of Policy
Influencing national strategies, legislation, and policy frameworks to ensure the protection and recovery of wild fish species and their habitats are central to environmental decision-making.
Industry Engagement
Engaging with industries such as agriculture, hydropower, aquaculture , and forestry to promote best practices, reduce environmental pressures, and deliver shared solutions for wild salmon conservation.
Evidence-based management
Making decisions based on the best available scientific data and research to ensure sustainable practices and ecosystem health.
Unlocking Nature Finance
Mobilising finance for nature and supporting sustainable river catchments across Scotland through innovative funding models.
Building Capacity through Training
Providing training in fisheries enforcement, data collection and surveying, and evidence-based management.
Species Interactions and Management
Advocating for evidence-led management of species that interact with salmon, including birds, seals, beavers, and deer, to ensure balanced approaches that support biodiversity and salmon recovery.
Our Projects
Delivering vital projects designed to monitor and address the pressures impacting our freshwater and coastal environment. Explore our project portfolio to see past and current projects delivered by FMS, SFCC and our members.