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Scottish salmon delivers £1 billion boost to economy. Economic impact up 25 per cent in four years 11,000 jobs supported, including 2,500 in farming More than £700 million spent with […]
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 […]
Good abundance of mackerel for Scottish fishery this Autumn. The end-of-year Scottish mackerel fishery is progressing well with boats finding an abundance of fish that are well spread over a […]
Swimming lessons secured for next school year thanks to Bakkafrost Scotland. A rural school will be able to provide its pupils with swimming lessons thanks to Bakkafrost Scotland’s Community Fund. […]
Salmon sales rise in UK to £1.5 billion as demand grows. Salmon is the UK’s favourite fish, with new figures revealing sales have soared to £1.5 billion amid rising demand. Sales […]
Fish landings in Scotland in September 2025. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the UK […]
Highly experienced fisheries scientist joins SFA team. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has appointed Dr Chevonne Angus to a new post of Scientific Officer. With more than 25 years of research experience on […]
Scottish fish landings statistics 2024. Analysis by Tony Mackay, Economist, Inverness tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government publish a series of very detailed statistics on the fishing industry […]
Huge bluefish tuna landed in Western Isles. Harris fisherman, Angus Campbell, has landed the first bluefish tuna in Scotland this year – and it’s a beauty, weighing in at 353 kilogrammes., […]
ASC Discovery Tour brings certification to life in Scotland’s world-leading salmon sector. U.S. and Italian seafood buyers experience how ASC standards drive innovation and trust from feed to fork. Aquaculture Stewardship […]
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 […]
Trident Aqua Services celebrates delivery and naming of FSV Scotia. Trident Aqua Services is proud to announce the official naming ceremony of FSV Scotia, a state-of-the-art harvest vessel delivered from Fitjar Mekaniske […]
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 […]
Knock investment boosts freshwater flexibility at Scottish Sea Farms. Scottish Sea Farms’ freshwater hatchery at Knock on Mull has undergone an upgrade that will improve egg supply and increase smolt capacity […]
Aberdeen business leaders named best directors of 2025 at IoD Scotland awards ceremony. Peterhead Port Authority and Integrity HSE chiefs among winners The Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland has announced […]
Mackerel quota cut would have devastating impact on processing sector. The advice published by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) recommending a 70% cut in the […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers update MSPs on reform and investment. Scotland’s salmon farming sector has fully delivered on requests for reform, investment and results, MSPs have been informed. In a detailed […]
Fish landings in Scotland in August 2025. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Funding boost to protect wild salmon and restore Scottish rivers. Scotland’s salmon farmers are investing in 10 projects nationwide to protect rivers, restore habitats, and safeguard wild salmon and sea […]
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