Wester Ross Salmon to hold meeting on controversial Lochbroom feed barge plans

Wester Ross Salmon will hold a meeting tonight (March 27) to “provide a platform for community discussion” on controversial plans to build a feed barge on Lochbroom.

Wester Ross Salmon, which was bought by larger fishing company Mowi, are said to have plans to install a feed barge on Lochbroom. The proposal is said by some locals to be “very close to houses”.

The community meeting is taking place at 7pm on March 27, at the Ullapool Ferry Terminal.

A Wester Ross Salmon spokesperson said: “After the unexpected retirement of MD Gilpin Bradley on health grounds, Wester Ross is keen to build on its existing community relations, following the recent appointment of Connie Patillo as head of farming. To that end, the company will be holding community meetings in Ullapool, to introduce its team, and to provide a platform for community discussion.

“Moving forwards; Wester Ross will remain supportive of the community as before, with local projects and initiatives, and with its educational trust fund for pupils of Ullapool High School.”

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