An opportunity and a warning
Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott argues that the sector’s contribution to the Scottish economy could be at risk unless the government is prepared to think again about its plans […] Continue Reading
MSPs rebel but bid to shelve HPMAs fails
Three members of the governing SNP party rebelled in a debate yesterday over the Scottish Government’s controversial proposals for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) which would ban fishing and aquaculture […] Continue Reading
We will not force protected zones on coastal communities – McAllan
Scotland’s Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan has said her government’s pledge to introduce marine protected areas will not be imposed on coastal communities against their will. While defending the plan, […] Continue Reading
Salmon Scotland in plea to think again on HPMAs
The Chief Executive of trade body Salmon Scotland has written to all three candidates in the Scottish National Party’s leadership election, to call for a rethink on proposals to ban […] Continue Reading