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New event taking place to celebrate Shetland’s amazing seafood. A showcase of Shetland’s seafood heritage will take place at Fort Charlotte in Lerwick on Saturday 20 June, timed to coincide with […]
Shetland’s fishing fleet now safer at sea. The crews of Shetland’s whitefish boats will benefit from new defibrillators being donated to help save lives at sea. A dozen new devices, […]
Lerwick Port Authority will be highlighting the strength of Shetland’s fishing sector at this year’s Skipper Expo International Aberdeen, with the team exhibiting at stand C11. The Authority, alongside Shetland […]
Lerwick Harbour to showcase fishing sector strengths at Skipper Expo Lerwick Port Authority will be highlighting the strength of Shetland’s fishing sector at this year’s Skipper Expo International Aberdeen, with […]
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has condemned the “disgraceful response” of the SNP government after it emerged that they had ignored Shetland’s Regional Marine Plan when imposing economic link […]
New course for young people seeking to forge career in fishing industry. UHI Shetland has launched its new five-day Deckhand Preparation Course for young people entering the fishing industry. The […]
Scottish Sea Farms delivers £170m boost to economy. Scottish Sea Farms invested nearly £170 million in the local supply chain last year, supporting 573 Scottish businesses across the four regions […]
Death of well-known Shetland fisherman. Obituary from the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Joseph Gilbert “Josie” Simpson (1937–2026) A steadfast advocate for Shetland’s fishing community and a devoted servant of Whalsay. The […]
New studentship launched in memory of late Dr Ian Napier A new annual studentship has been launched to support and inspire the next generation of fisheries scientists, offering hands-on experience […]
Scottish Sea Farms double delight at the Lantra Awards. Scottish Sea Farms’ Craig Findlay has been named Aquaculture Learner of the Year in the prestigious Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based […]
Shetland Fishermen’s Association has today published its manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, calling on all candidates for the Scottish Parliament to champion Shetland’s fishing industry and put the islands […]
MSP underlines importance of salmon farming to Scottish economy after Shetland farm visit. The importance of salmon farming to Scotland’s rural and island economies was underlined by Beatrice Wishart MSP […]
Shetland salmon farmers come to the rescue. Salmon farmers in Shetland stepped up to rescue tourists and ensure vulnerable, elderly locals had heating during heavy snow. Roads and homes were […]
High levels of inshore squid boost case for pilot fishery Extraordinary amounts of squid are being found in Shetland’s inshore waters, strengthening the case for the introduction of a pilot […]
Shetland whitefish fleet looks to future with young recruits. Nine young men have joined crews in Shetland’s whitefish fleet in the past year, giving a boost to the sector at a […]
End of year message from Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s executive officer, Sheila Keith. As we look ahead to 2026, there is no disguising the scale of the challenge before us. The […]
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 […]
Scotland’s first regional marine plan published. A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle climate change has been […]
Fishing fleet in jeopardy from ‘spatial squeeze’. Report calls for safeguards as energy projects reshape Shetland’s seas. A series of large-scale energy projects planned for the waters around Shetland could have […]
Fish landings in Scotland in July 2025. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk There were some interesting geographical variation within Scotland, notably: * a +397% increase in the value […]
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