The Business

A Scottish family business since 1974

Inverawe Smokehouses produces the very best of Smoked Scottish Salmon. Our specialist mailorder service brings a wonderful array of gourmet Smoked Scottish Fish and Game direct to your door.

Inverawe Smokehouse is different, in that it follows an age-old, traditional way of smoking. This time-honoured method allows the fish to gently take up the gorgeous smokey aroma in its own unhurried time, giving the most delicious full-bodied oak-smoked flavour that is so distinctive of Inverawe.

Robert and Rosie Campbell-Preston started the business in 1974. Over the years the Smokery has grown into a thriving business. At the same time, they have had all the fun bringing up a wonderful family.

Situated on the West Coast of Scotland, 80 miles north of Glasgow Inverawe offers a 'true taste of the Highlands' worldwide.

A Factual History of Inverawe

• 1974 - Lorne Fisheries is founded by the present shareholders and directors as a trout farm rearing trout in Loch Etive.
• 1979 - Lorne Fisheries starts a Put & Take fisheries on the estate, utilising the three lochans.
• 1980 - Lorne Fisheries diversifies and starts Inverawe Smokehouses. A new smokehouse is built to house the fish processing and smoking unit, selling direct to the catering markets.
• 1982 - Inverawe Smokehouses starts a Mail Order food business producing three catalogues every year.
• 1986-1992 - Inverawe increases its mail-order business adding new customers by attending country fairs and exhibitions.
• 1992-1996 - Inverawe expands its list of products available in our mail order catalogues to include other Scottish products such as sauces, preserves, cakes and fresh meat. The Hamper business is born. A tearoom is added to the shop and the smokehouse creates a viewing gallery.
• 1997-2000 - The new warehouse is built for despatching all finished goods.
• 2001 - Inverawe Smokehouses is awarded a Royal Warrant by Her Majesty the Queen.
• 2002-2004 - During this period the wholesale side of the business expands.
• 2005 - The smokery extension is built.
• 2006 - Inverawe WINS Supreme Champion at the International Food Exhibition for its Organic Smoked Salmon.
• 2007 - Robert is recognised for his "individual contribution" to the Food Industry in the Highlands & Islands Enterprise awards!
• 2008 - Inverawe launches new Webshop with a new look and user friendly interface.