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 […]
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 […]
Fish landings in Scotland in March 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 […]
Warning over impact of development on key fishing nursery areas. Greater attention needs to be paid by planners and policy-makers to the impact of development in key nursery grounds for commercially […]
Fish landings in Scotland in February 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 […]
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, […]
Investiture for Ian Gatt CBE Ian Gatt, the chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) at the investiture ceremony for his CBE at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in […]
Fish landings in Scotland in January 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 […]
Fishermen, policymakers and scientists chart the future of fishing in the Clyde. Three-day residential event by the fishermen-led charity, Fishing into the Future, empowers fishermen to shape fisheries policy and science. […]
Fraserburgh Harbour calls for industry and Government support as masterplan technical feasibility study published. Fraserburgh Harbour has taken the next significant step towards executing its ambitious Masterplan, by completing its […]
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 […]
Fish landings in Scotland in September 2024. 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 […]
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 […]
August 2024 fish landings in Scotland. By Tony Mackay, Economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the UK for August 2024. […]
Clyde fishermen call for more science support. The Clyde Fishermen’s Association (CFA) says it is concerned about the lack of practical science support around local fisheries management. In a recent […]
Fish landings in Scotland in July 2024. 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 June 2024. 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 May 2024. 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 […]
Ian Gatt awarded a CBE for services to Scottish fishing Ian Gatt, the chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday […]
‘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 […]