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Elspeth Macdonald to retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has announced that its chief executive, Elspeth Macdonald, will retire from the organisation in […]
New UK fisheries minister visits north-east to meet industry representatives. The chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has welcomed a visit by new UK fisheries minister Stephen Morgan […]
FLTC, along with SFF, NFFO and Seafish, are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of FishSAFE, an innovation that has fundamentally improved safety for fishermen working in the challenging environment […]
Two thirds of Scots more likely to vote for parties that back fishing, new polling shows. The Scottish public strongly supports the country’s fishing industry, and is more likely to vote […]
SFF Warns of CFP Return Through UK-EU Trade Deal The Scottish fishing industry has voiced serious concerns about the potential implications of the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, […]
Floating offshore wind and fishing. Current estimates predict that floating offshore wind turbines will make up more than one third of the UK’s total offshore wind capacity by 2050. And […]
Holyrood candidates urged to Stand up for Fishing Value of industry to coastal and island communities highlighted Scotland’s politicians need to stand up for the fishing industry as they seek […]
Scottish industry leaders warn of “very challenging” year ahead as 2026 fishing quotas confirmed. Scotland’s fishing industry is bracing for a difficult year in 2026 as the outcomes of international […]
Supporting marine industries and coastal communities. Marine Fund Scotland Awards announced. The Scottish Government is investing £14 million to support jobs and reduce emissions in marine sectors. A total of […]
Fisheries APPG to develop strategic plan for UK fishing and seafood. What should a long-term strategic plan for UK fisheries look like, and what could it mean for our fishing communities, […]
UK Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund allocation The Scottish fishing industry has condemned the UK Government’s “grossly unfair” allocation of funding from its £360 million Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, […]
Stop demonising fishing industry, SFF chief tells eNGOS. The leader of Scotland’s largest fisheries organisation urged environmental lobbyists to stop demonising the industry. Chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation […]
Ministers ignoring public opinion in rush to industrialise Scotland’s seas, warns SFF leader. The Scottish Government is defying public sentiment with its rapid industrialisation of the country’s seas, causing serious harm […]
Scottish Fishing Leaders Condemn Oceana Report Scotland’s fishing leaders have launched a fierce rebuttal of Oceana’s latest report, accusing the environmental NGO of pursuing an agenda aimed at “putting fishermen […]
SFF Urges Pragmatism as ICES Cod Advice Risks Socio-Economic Damage In response to yesterday’s publication by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of advice on cod […]
SFF Welcomes Announcement on MPA’s The SFF welcomed the Scottish Government’s “common sense” announcement of management measures for offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). Chief executive Elspeth Macdonald said: “By adopting […]
Fishing leaders demand halt to offshore wind consents. Warning expansion is ‘reckless gamble’ with jobs, heritage and environment. Scotland’s fishing leaders are demanding an immediate stop to further offshore wind farm […]
Proposed ban on trawling in English MPAs: Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “It is extremely disappointing that the UK Government seems […]
PM urged to meet fishermen he insulted and patronised after EU trade deal. The Prime Minister owes an explanation to the fishermen he insulted and patronised by describing the UK-EU trade […]
Scottish Fishermen Slam Starmer’s EU Deal as ‘Horror Show’ and Betrayal of Coastal Communities Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “This deal is a horror show […]
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