SFF chief exec to step down
Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) chief executive Elspeth Macdonald will retire from the organisation in March 2027 after a distinguished career representing Scotland's fishing industry. She took up the role in…
Scottish Skipper builds momentum
The line-up for this year’s Scottish Skipper Expo in Aberdeen continues to build, bringing together both longstanding exhibitors to the event, as well as a number of new names making…
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation demands halt to offshore wind consents
Leading figueres in Scotland’s fishing sector are demanding an immediate end to further offshore wind farm consents – warning ministers they are on course to gamble away the nation’s seas,…
Fishing unrepresented on government Food Strategy Advisory Board
The UK fishing industry has expressed deep concern over the exclusion of fisheries on the UK Government’s newly announced Food Strategy Advisory Board (FSAB). The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation states that…
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Don’t use fishing as a bargaining chip, warns Scottish industry
In a message to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation warns that the UK government must not gamble away the future of Scottish fishing businesses by using the…
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…
