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UK Prime Minister calls for Scottish Government U-turn on HPMA plans
The UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has called on the Scottish Government to make U-turn …
Minister must stop and rethink on HPMAs, says fisheries leader
The Scottish Government must stop and rethink its deeply unpopular proposals for strict marine …
Live debut for Skipinnish’s chart-topping protest song opposing marine proposals
Celtic music legends Skipinnish and Hebridean fisherman Donald Francis (DF) MacNeil will …
Scottish Government faces internal revolt over HPMA plans
The Scottish Government faced a revolt over its proposal for highly protected marine …
Carmichael highlights need for community engagement in MPA debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today intervened in a parliamentary debate on …
Scottish Seafood Sector United Against Government’s HPMA Proposals
Scotland’s seafood sector is united in being strongly opposed to the Scottish Government’s …
FAI court process begins for the death of fisherman drowned off Shetland
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the …
Gougeon replies to question on supertrawlers in Scottish waters
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon has replied to a …
Spotlight on St Andrews, Scotland for global seafood summit in 2024
St Andrews is to host the largest international seafood summit of its kind – in just over 500 days …
HPMAs will cause huge financial losses to Scotland’s coastal communities
Political group, Sovereignty have backed the call from Scottish fishing communities which …
Orkney Islands Council oppose Scottish Government HPMA plans
Orkney Islands Council has sent a clear warning to the Scottish Government today, to say that …
First Minister commitment – HPMAs will not be imposed upon communities
Scotland’s First Minister was asked to provide an update on the consultation for Highly Protected …