Two thirds of Scots more likely to vote for parties that back fishing, new polling shows. The Scottish public strongly supports the country’s fishing industry, and is more likely to vote […]
Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood. Fish Focus has just completed it’s latest edition celebrating women in the seafood industry, to coincide with this year’s International Women’s Month. Since the […]
SFF Warns of CFP Return Through UK-EU Trade Deal The Scottish fishing industry has voiced serious concerns about the potential implications of the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement, […]
Tribute paid to retiring SFF Services Ltd MD as new boss takes over. A new Managing Director is to take the helm at SFF Services Limited, the commercial wing of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SFF Urges Pragmatism as ICES Cod Advice Risks Socio-Economic Damage In response to yesterday’s publication by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) of advice on cod […]
PM urged to meet fishermen he insulted and patronised after EU trade deal. The Prime Minister owes an explanation to the fishermen he insulted and patronised by describing the UK-EU trade […]
Fisheries APPG celebrates value of UK fishing and reflects on key industry issues. On Wednesday 30 April, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Fisheries hosted an evening of celebration, discussion […]
Public support for UK control of fishing amid crunch EU talks. Survey reveals Scots believe Brussels must offer benefits to fishing in return for access to our waters. Almost nine out […]
Women at the helm in Scottish fishing industry. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. It is traditionally regarded as a male-dominated industry, […]
Scottish Seafood Association voices support for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation concerns on the future of fishing and processing communities. The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) has voiced support for the Scottish Fishermen’s […]
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 […]
First Minister pledges to work constructively with the Scottish Fishing Industry Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney has told the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) that the Scottish Government is committed to […]
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 […]
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 […]