Scottish industry ready to engage with new government
With a new government taking over the reins at Westminster, Scotland’s fishing industry leaders have made it clear that they ar eready to engage with the new administration. ‘We will…
Ian Gatt honoured for services to Scottish fishing
Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association chief executive Ian Gatt made an appearance on the King’s Birthday Honours, awarded a CBE in recognition of his work for Scotland’s fishing industry. ‘I am…
SFF urges Scottish Government to rebalance green agenda
In a clear message to Scotland’s incoming First Minister, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation states that there is an urgent need to rebalance the green agenda – to ‘right the wrongs’…
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Scottish Sea Fishing Federation, L-R MSP Rachael Hamilton, Elspeth MacDonald and Hannah Fennell
Scottish fishermen aim to reel in political support
A photo-led exhibition depicting the challenges, pride and responsibility felt by those working in Scotland’s fishing industry is to debut within the Scottish Parliament. Running from 19th to 21st March,…
SFF hits back at NGO’s ‘naïve assessment’ of UK stocks
Describing NGO Oceana’s report on the state of UK fish stocks as ‘misleading’, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald states that it is ‘based on only partial knowledge and…
Scottish Fishermen elect new president and vice-president
Orkney Fisheries Association head Hannah Fennell takes over as President of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation from Ian Gatt, who has stood down after his second spell in the role. Shetland…
SFF hits back at NGO’s misleading stats
In response to the results of a poll published by the Our Seas Coalition, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald accused the NGO of preferring to mislead the public,…
Downing Street hopefuls urged to support Scotland’s fishing industry
With both of the candidates to replace the current Prime Minister visiting Scotland today, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald has released an open letter to Rishi Sunak and…
Scottish Federation slams MCS’s lack of transparency
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has slammed the Marine Conservation Society’s latest Good Fish Guide and what is seen as the organisation’s clear prejudice against mobile gears of every kind. ‘The…