by Oliver McBride | Aug 20, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scotland rules out trawl ban, confirms 1,761 employed in towed gear fishing, and highlights funding for sustainable transition Questions on Bottom Trawling and Dredging The Scottish Government has ruled out a blanket ban on dredging or bottom trawling, despite...
by Oliver McBride | Aug 20, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney tours Lerwick Harbour expansion works, as port raises concerns over cruise passenger levy Two-Day Shetland Visit Begins with Harbour Tour Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP, is visiting Shetland this week for a...
by Oliver McBride | Aug 19, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scottish Government amends West of Scotland Deep Sea Reserve boundaries, removing areas beyond UK control while retaining conservation focus Scottish Government Amends Boundaries of West of Scotland Deep Sea Reserve The Scottish Government has issued a new order...
by Oliver McBride | Aug 15, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Lerwick Harbour’s second dredging phase begins with Magnor, boosting fishing, cruise, energy and decommissioning sector opportunities. Various sectors at Lerwick Harbour to benefit The second phase of a major dredging project at Lerwick Harbour is set to get underway...
by Oliver McBride | Aug 14, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Skipinnish and The Fisherman’s Friends join forces to salute to the RNLI Lifeboat heroes in a new single called ‘The Lifeboat’ Internationally-renowned Fisherman’s Friends join Skipinnish on the track ‘The Lifeboat’ available to download on Friday 15 August 2025...
by Oliver McBride | Aug 14, 2025 | Latest News, Scottish Fishing Industry
Scotland designates Scapa Flow and Queen of Sweden wreck as Historic MPA status, safeguarding key wartime and maritime heritage sites. Photo: Gregory J Kingsley Two historically significant marine sites off Orkney and Shetland have been given legal protection after...
