Oncorhynchus mykiss
Kames Scottish Steelhead Trout have firm flesh, brilliant orange color and marbling reminiscent of sweet cream Highland but-ter. Grown in the Scottish sea lochs where mineral rich fresh water meet the currents of the Sea of Hebrides, conditions unparalleled by any other wild environment.
Kames is Scotland’s oldest family fish farm, established in 1972 when Stuart Cannon, a farmer’s son from Lincolnshire, in search of ‘his own adventure’, first pioneered putting fish into freshwater lochs & seawater sites on the Inner Hebridean West Coast. His understanding influenced the entire aquaculture industry, & that forward-thinking husbandry & innovation has continued at Kames to this day.
Kames rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are farmed in the crystal clear waters of Scotland’s famous sea lochs. Over 5 decades of experience and dedication bring you the finest Scottish Steelhead trout. Kames owns and operates their farm. Stewardship begins here and continues through life cycle, harvest and finally processing and shipping. This unbroken chain ensures a superior product and ethical process.
“It’s always been about trout for
me, ever since I was a teenager and
I used to swap the trout I caught in
the river for beer in our local pub!
The taste – when it’s had a really
good quality life – is just sublime”
– Stuart Cannon, Founder
Rainbow trout and steelhead are the same species, but they have different lifestyles. Steelhead are anadromous—meaning they spend part of their lives in the sea before going to rivers to breed—while rainbow trout spend their lives mostly or entirely in freshwater.
Kames works in partnership with local environmental trusts, and join forces with other farms to support environmental concerns. Kames is part of Global G.A.P., the world’s leading farm assurance program for producers and retailers. The standard sets strict criteria for legal compliance, food safety, employees occupational health & safety, animal welfare, environmental & ecological care.The UN has recognised the role of fish farmers and the solution they can provide to the ocean’s recovery and feeding the increasing global population. Kames adhers to their 14th Sustainability Goal: to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, and take the responsibility that entails extremely seriously. The UN has recognised the role of fish farmers and the solution they can provide to the ocean’s recovery and feeding the increasing global population. We adhere to their 14th Sustainability Goal: to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development, and take the responsibility that entails extremely seriously. Kames became the first trout farm in the UK to join feed supplier Cargill’s SeaFurther™ Sustainability programme, to help farmers achieve carbon neutral fish. The programme follows a three-fold approach with the aim of at least 30% reduction in GHG emissions/kg of fish by 2030, in line with science-based targets Kames feed is fully traceable & sustainably sourced incorporating innovations with algae oil and insect meal.
Kames has numerous certifications and takes leadership in sustainable practices both globally and locally. CERTS: RSPCA ASSURED, GLOBAL GAP, QUALITY TROUT UK, BRC, (EMP) Loch Pooltiel Environmental Management Plan north west Skye, where Kames has funded wild fish monitoring program over the last three years, working with the Skye and Wester Ross Fisheries Trust. Kames has been the recipient of numerous awards for the practices and products including the Best Aquaculture Company at the 2022 UK Aquaculture Awards in Aviemore, a fantastic achievement up against much bigger players in the industry. The judges commented “[Kames] are always looking at product development and new ways they can work with manufacturers, particularly around net zero. They have also been looking at their working culture and what positive changes they can implement, which the judges commended.”
