by Oliver McBride | Apr 14, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
New course for young people entering fishing industry offers deckhand preparation training through Shetland Youth Opportunity Programme. UHI Shetland has launched its new five-day Deckhand Preparation Course for young people entering the fishing industry. The course...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 9, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) criticises the latest Marine Conservation Society (MCS) mackerel rating in its ‘Good Fish Guide’ The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) – which represents mackerel fishers and processors – has...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 7, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Lerwick Harbour fishing sector sees steady whitefish landings and strong market values, supported by continued operational demand and infrastructure investment Whitefish Landings Remain High Despite Slight Decline The fishing industry at Lerwick Harbour recorded...
by Oliver McBride | Apr 2, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
MAIB report on Freedom II foundering highlights flooding risks, failures, crew response, conclusions, and safety lessons. Photo: Marine Traffic MAIB Report Sets Out Cause of Freedom II Loss The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into the...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 31, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Fish landings in Scotland plunge in February 2026 amid severe weather as value and tonnage fall sharply, according to analyst Tony Mackay. Scotland’s fishing industry endured a difficult February 2026, with poor weather driving major declines in both the value and...
by Oliver McBride | Mar 30, 2026 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
SNP’s Seamus Logan, MP slams Waitrose for hypocrisy over its mackerel boycott, warning the move hurts Scottish fishermen and undermines a sustainable sector. SNP MP for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East, has today escalated his condemnation of Waitrose,...
