Seafood Scotland’s Seafood in Schools project rolled into Aberdeen Grammar School to teach youngsters where seafood comes from, how healthy it is to eat and how it gets to their plates.
Second and third year pupils studying health and food technology joined schoolchildren from Ashley Road, Glicomston, Mile End, St Joseph’s and Skene Square primaries, with more than 240 children taking part.
Every pupil attended three half-hour workshops, while a separate session for teachers was all about giving them confidence in using seafood as a context for learning.
North-east skipper and Trawlermen TV star Jimmy Buchan was among the Expert visitors on hand as pupils got to grips with a variety of fresh and live species, including crab, lobster, langoustine, cod, haddock, monkfish and squid.
In the kitchen, Masterchef finalist Alexandra Hay from Kildrummy Inn and Sam Ritchie from Raemoir House Hotel in Banchory gave a demonstration and tasting of simple mackerel and haddock dishes.
Recipes were available to take home, allowing parents and children to recreate the recipes.
One of the workshops focused on health and wellbeing and the importance of eating seafood high in Omega 3.
Seafood for the fish display and cooking sessions was supplied by Aberdeen Fish Producer’s Organisation, George Campbell & Sons and the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, whose chief executive, Scott Landsburgh said: “We are delighted to continue our support for such a fun and informative programme.
“The salmon farming industry plays an important part in many rural communities across Scotland and we hope this programme will inform families of some of the benefits it brings including the positive impact it has on the Scottish economy.”