Oceana report into UK fisheries – Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), has accused an anti-fishing group of creating fake news about the sector in a […]
Floating offshore wind existential threat to fishing industry, warns SFF leader. Plans for giant floating offshore wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland’s fishing industry, the chief executive of the industry’s […]
SFF looks forward to engagement with new UK Government on fisheries issues Scottish fishermen are ready to engage with the newly elected UK Government and new MPs on pressing issues, […]
Scots overwhelmingly supportive of fishing sector. Polling shows UK-produced food as important as UK-produced energy. A LARGE majority of Scots are backing the fishing industry amid growing pressure on fishing […]
‘Pride in the Seas’ set to feature at Scottish Fisheries Museum. Museum to spotlight powerful stories from fishing industry. AN INSPIRING photography exhibition shining a light on the lives of […]
‘Pride in the Seas’ initiative showcases commitment of Scots fishers to a sustainable future. The ‘Pride in the Seas’ exhibition initiative by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is forming an […]
Report underlines crucial role of fishing to incoming First Minister. Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’. Scotland’s foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, Scotland’s new […]
Politicians from across the aisles pledge to protect fishing. Major exhibition inspires over three days at Scottish Parliament. More than 50 MSPs including three party leaders have put their names […]
New fisheries policy officer for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. SFF has appointed a new fisheries policy manager specialising in inshore catching, non-quota species, catch welfare and marine litter. Dr Nina Valentine […]
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation on quotas for 2024. Scottish fishermen have broadly welcomed the first results from a series of international deals that set out their fishing opportunities and […]
Comment on confirmation that HPMAs have been scrapped, from the main trade bodies for aquaculture and commercial fishing in Scotland. The Scottish Government has formally confirmed that proposals for Highly […]
Consumers must recognise seafood’s low carbon footprint, says SFF CEO Consumers concerned about climate change can eat Scotland’s wild-caught seafood confident in the knowledge that it has one of the […]
New president and vice-president for body representing Scottish fishermen. A new president has been elected by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, has taken […]
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation regarding HPMAs. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “We welcome that the Scottish Government appears to have listened to businesses and […]
Minister must stop and rethink on HPMAs, says fisheries leader. The Scottish Government must stop and rethink its deeply unpopular proposals for strict marine conservation zones where fishing will be […]
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation comment on Our Seas Coalition poll and HPMA claims. Responding to a poll published by Our Seas, Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: […]
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation comment on election of Humza Yousaf as new First Minister. Scottish fishermen are urging the new First Minister to work with their industry to help it flourish […]
HPMAs will have catastrophic impact on fishing industry. Banning fishing in a tenth of Scottish waters under a network of new Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) will have a catastrophic […]
Scottish Government HPMA proposals. Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Reacting to the Scottish Government’s proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs), Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, […]
New offshore energy policy officer for SFF. SFF has appointed a new policy officer to work on the interface between fishing and offshore energy, both renewables and oil and gas. […]