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Elspeth Macdonald to retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has announced that its chief executive, Elspeth Macdonald, will retire from the organisation in […]
Scottish election results in the fishing constituencies. By Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk There were elections last Thursday for the Scottish Parliament, the Senedd in Wales and many local councils in England. […]
Fish landings in Scotland in March 2026. 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 UK […]
Fish landings in Scotland in February 2026. 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 […]
Fish landings in Scotland in January 2026. 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 […]
Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Consultation 2026 sets out proposals to improve the sustainability, selectivity, and accountability of fishing operations in Scottish waters. The consultation builds on earlier engagement in […]
Fish landings in Scotland in December 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 […]
Annual fisheries negotiations concluded. Annual fisheries negotiations with Coastal States partners have concluded, with agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities worth approximately £540 million to Scotland in 2026. The Total Allowable […]
Fish quality assessment training delivered in Peterhead. Training Advisor, Richard Wardell, has recently coordinated training at Peterhead Fish Market as part of the market’s move to an electronic auction. For […]
Scottish pelagic fishermen respond to increase in landing target. Commenting on the news that the Scottish Government is to increase its economic link landing target of pelagic fish from 55% to […]
Fraserburgh Harbour secures major funding to modernise Fishmarket facilities. £857,000 in grants to enhance infrastructure and introduce e-auction. Fraserburgh Harbour, a premier nephrops and fishing port, is continuing a major […]
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 […]
Fish landings in Scotland in October 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 […]
Gu’un the fish n’ that. Gu’un the fish n’ that is an immersive sound installation by East Anglian based artist Beverley Carruthers, at the Scottish Fisheries Museum, Anstruther. The project […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fishing leaders demand halt to offshore wind consents. Warning expansion is ‘reckless gamble’ with jobs, heritage and environment. Scotland’s fishing leaders are demanding an immediate stop to further offshore wind farm […]
Rural Affairs Secretary welcomes sea fisheries statistics. Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries statistics for 2024 published. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, has welcomed sea fisheries […]
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