Scottish Fishing News
Gougeon defends Clyde Cod Closure despite hardship for fishermen
Secretary for Rural Affairs, Mairi Gougeon has defended the Clyde Cod Closure in parliament last Thursday, 03 February …
Angry fishermen to fund proper scientific studies of North Sea stocks
Scottish fishermen are to fund additional surveys of North Sea stocks as anger grows over the failure to tackle …
Carmichael gets Ministerial Meeting with Eustice to discuss gillnet concerns
Orkney and Shetland, Liberal Democrat MP, Alistair Carmichael has announced that he has secured a meeting with Environment Secretary George Eustice …
Marine Scotland launches consultation on permanent protection for flapper skate
Marine Scotland say they are using a targeted and focused approach to strengthen Clyde cod recovery.
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation raises concerns over Firth of Clyde restrictions
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has raised its concerns about seasonal restrictions imposed on fishing grounds in the…
Targeted and focused approach to strengthen Clyde cod recovery
Marine Scotland say they are using a targeted and focused approach to strengthen Clyde cod recovery.
Fishmongers’ Company joins Fisheries Innovation Scotland
The Fishmongers’ Company has joined Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS), the partnership exploring new ideas for …
Scottish smoked salmon takes centre stage in Dubai at BBC Good Food Awards
Trade marketing body Seafood Scotland is sponsoring the BBC Good Food Magazine Awards in Dubai for the first time.
Equality fund launched to make fishing workplaces more inclusive and diverse
A two-year equality fund has been launched to make Scottish workplaces, including those in the agriculture and fishing …
Offshore renewable projects concern for Scottish fishing industry
Responding to Crown Estate Scotland’s announcement on the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round, Elspeth Macdonald …
Scottish Government launches Wild Salmon Strategy in bid to save species
The Scottish Government has launched Wild Salmon Strategy in a move to bring salmon population back from crisis point …
Government has lost fishing industry’s trust with Clyde Closure
Hannah Fennel, Head of the Orkney Fisheries Association has criticised the Scottish Government’s decision to …