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Salmon Scotland comment on Mairi Gougeon stepping down from Holyrood. Comment from Tavish Scott, chief executive of Salmon Scotland, on reports that Scotland’s Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, will step […]
Salmon Scotland welcomes Mairi Gougeon’s continued role as Rural Affairs Secretary. First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced his new cabinet, with Mairi Gougeon remaining as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, […]
Scotland’s salmon sector welcomes Mairi Gougeon into the role of Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands. Following the First Minister’s announcement of a new-look Cabinet for the Scottish Government, […]
Scotland’s rural Affairs Secretary welcomes Atlantic mackerel agreement. Welcoming the extended agreement from 3-4 between with the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland and Norway on measures to manage North-East Atlantic […]
Scottish Ocean Cluster secures funding and appoints project manager to drive next stage of growth. The Scottish Ocean Cluster has received a boost of more than £15,000 of funding from Marine […]
Scottish fisheries management plans. Proposals to ensure a sustainable future for demersal fish stocks. The Scottish Government has published a series of draft Fisheries Management Plans aimed at securing a […]
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 […]
SFA condemns UK Fishing Fund Allocation as ‘betrayal of Scotland’s coastal communities’ Shetland Fishermen’s Association has issued a strong statement of condemnation following the UK Government’s allocation of the Fishing […]
Rural Affairs Secretary responds to Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund announcement. Commenting on the funding allocation for the Scottish fishing industry Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said: “The UK Government […]
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 […]
Fish and shellfish farm consultation. Proposed changes to regulation of deposits. Views are being sought on changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to simplify the […]
SeaFest Peterhead back with a bang as north-east seafood festival celebrates record-breaking numbers Around 20,000 people came out to support SeaFest Peterhead this weekend as the seafood festival made its […]
Scottish Food & Drink September returns to celebrate innovation across the sector. Scotland Food & Drink, the leadership organisation for the nation’s food and drink industry, has officially launched ‘Scottish […]
SAIC at Aqua Nor 2025. Supporting innovation and collaboration on the global stage. SAIC was proud to play a central role in the Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor 2025, held in […]
Scottish salmon export sales poised to hit £1 billion amid strong global demand. Scottish salmon export sales could break through the £1 billion barrier for the first time, driven by […]
Seafood Scotland presents transformational industry initiatives. Read Fish Focus’ latest publication focusing on seafood processing. Seafood Scotland marked a pivotal moment for Scotland’s seafood industry at the 31st Seafood Expo Global […]
Nine animal protection groups have written to the Scottish Government today to warn that its newly-released guidance on the slaughter of farmed salmon, though a welcome step, falls short of […]
New £100 000 campaign to grow exports of premium Scottish salmon. A new £100,000 campaign backed by the Scottish Government will help boost sales of Label Rouge Scottish salmon in […]
Marine Fund Scotland 2025-26 launches. Delivering Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision. Applications have opened for the fifth year of the Marine Fund Scotland. The fund will make £14 million available in 2025-26 […]
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