Foreword
The annual production survey of fish farms in Scotland for 2006 was carried out by Fisheries Research Services (FRS), an agency of the Scottish Government. This survey collates annual production data from registered Scottish fish farm sites. Surveys conducted by other organisations are produced independently of FRS and may not be directly comparable. The production tonnage obtained is for the wet weight of fish at harvest.

Responses to questionnaires from Scottish fish farming companies covering the period 1 January - 31 December 2006 are summarised in this survey. The questionnaires are given in Appendix 1a-d. The survey is structured to allow readers to follow industry trends within the trout, salmon and other farmed species sectors.
Where available, statistics are given for the 15-year period 1991-2006. Data from previous years have been reassessed and updated where necessary. To allow direct comparison to data provided in previous surveys, production information by region is presented in defined areas.

The cooperation of the fish farming industry in completing the questionnaires is gratefully acknowledged.

R J Smith
October 2007