Fiona is joined by Martin Macleod, co-founder of the Hebridean Seaweed Company based on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland’s beautiful Outer Hebrides. 

Martin tells Fiona about the versatility and endless uses of seaweed, this lesser known champion of the aquatic world. Martin also takes the time to explain the company’s unique and intriguing method of harvesting seaweed sustainably, likening their process to painting the Forth Road Bridge. Is that every Scotsman’s favourite analogy?!

Another show full of wonder. Settle in to oooh and ahhh. 

Links to all things discussed:

Hebridean Seaweed Company - For more info on the company’s history and unique harvesting processes. 

Ishga - Premium range of handmade, seaweed, skincare products created by the Hebridean Seaweed Company.  

Scottish Natural Heritage - Now called Nature Scot, this is the leading environmental body in Scotland for the regulation of sustainable seaweed harvesting.  

Crown Estate - The seaweed on the coastline of the Isle of Lewis is property of the Crown Estate and they have licensed the Hebridean Seaweed Company to sustainably harvest this seaweed for commercial purposes.   

SEPA - Scottish Environment Protection Agency, these guys play a role in protecting our marine environments and are part of the overall regulation that the Hebridean Seaweed Company needs to comply with. 

Marine Scotland - A directorate of the Scottish Government, here’s a handy link to an explanation of the responsibilities of Marine Scotland. 

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) - Independent, not for profit entity that researches our marine environments to educate and communicate for its improvement. The Hebridean Seaweed Company worked with SAMS to map the seaweed stocks on the Isle of Lewis so they could develop sustainable harvesting thresholds.