Full statement from The Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance on reports on abuse and exploitation of migrant workers. Speaking on behalf of The Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance, Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the […]
ITF report on fishermen’s welfare: Statement from Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, speaking on behalf of The Fishermen’s Welfare Alliance (FWA), said: “We […]
SFF 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 Firth of Clyde with a […]
SFF comment on ScotWind round. Responding to Crown Estate Scotland’s announcement on the ScotWind offshore wind leasing round, Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the SFF, said; “While it is clear […]
Closure of Clyde fishing grounds – Statement from SFF in response to Scottish Government regarding the closure. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the SFF, said: “Today’s announcement by Scottish Government […]
SFF Comments on the UK Fisheries Deal Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation on UK fisheries deal with EU and Norway With the news that the UK, Norway and the EU […]
Fish a Climate Smart Choice: Statement in response to WWF, RSPB and Marine Conservation ‘report’ into fisheries Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the SFF, said: “Wild caught fish is already […]
ICES total allowable catch advice for 2022: Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Responding to the latest ICES advice on catch opportunities for 2022, SFF chief executive Elspeth Macdonald said: “We […]
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation statement on UK-Norway deal. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the SFF, said: “The failure to reach an agreement on fisheries between the UK and Norway for 2021 […]
SFF view on desperately poor Brexit fisheries deal. SFF chief executive Elspeth Macdonald has today written to the Prime Minister voicing the industry’s anger over the mounting financial losses faced […]
Brexit deal falls ‘far short of commitments and promises.’ Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “This deal falls very far short of the commitments and promises […]
EU contingency plans for fishing – statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), said: “If there is no Fisheries Agreement in place by the […]
SFF underlines key Brexit demands. Scottish fisheries leaders have re-iterated the industry’s demands as talks resumed over a Brexit deal. SFF chief executive Elspeth MacDonald said the UK’s departure from […]
SFF chief executive to stand down this Autumn. Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Bertie Armstrong will be standing down from the post later this year, it was announced today. Elspeth […]