Scottish Fishing News
McAllan reaffirms commitment to Coastal Communities on Marine Protection
Cabinet Secretary for Net-Zero, Máiri McAllan has reaffirmed her commitment that coastal communities will be involved in decisions on marine protectionThe Scottish Government is committed to working with coastal communities when it comes to enhancing marine...
REM will deliver increased accountability and confidence in sea fishing – Martin
REM will deliver increased accountability and confidence in sea fishing claims Scotland's Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian MartinRemote Electronic Monitoring will deliver increased accountability and confidence in our sea fishing activity, claims...
New Fisheries Measures Announced for Scottish Under-12m Fleet
The Scottish Government propose to introduce new fisheries measures such electronic tracking and monitoring technology for the under-12m fishing fleetNext steps to ensure sustainable fisheries in Scotland, says Scottish Government. Proposals to introduce electronic...
Carmichael to lobby ministers following revelations on gillnet worker conditions
The Pesorsa Dos, one of the fishing vessels behind the revelations of gillnet worker conditions which Alistair Carmichael MP has criticisedOrkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, is to lobby the UK ministers and other organisations to challenge unsafe and unfair...
Divers recover 1500kg of lost fishing gear from Shetland waters
Ghost Fishing UK has said its clean-up operation around Shetland Islands waters has recovered 1500kg of lost fishing gearAward winning charity Ghost Fishing UK are on their way home after a groundbreaking week, helping fishermen clean up lost fishing gear around...
New President and Vice-President for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
From left: Ian Gatt former President of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation with Hannah Fennell the new President, Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive and Sheila Keith the new Vice-PresidentA new President has been elected by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Hannah...
Net Gain: Workers Scheme Would Benefit Seafood Sector
The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association has said that the North Sea herring fishing by …
SPPA reports steady North Sea Herring Landings as it looks to the future
The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association has said that the North Sea herring fishing by …
SeaFest Peterhead to bring new seafood festival experience to the north-east of Scotland
Peterhead’s bustling harbour will provide the backdrop for new north-east food and drink event, …
HPMAs have not gone away warns Shetland and Orkney Fishing Chiefs
The Fishing Daily Podcast Series 3 Episode 09 – Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) have not …
Ghost Fishing UK – Divers head to the Wild Isles to tackle nightmare nets
Volunteer divers from the award winning charity Ghost Fishing UK are heading to Shetland ….
Scottish Government to propose Priority Marine Feature Management Areas
The Scottish Government has stated that it is committed to protecting and enhancing the nation’s …