MSPs slate lack of progress in marine planning
Regional Marine Plans in Scotland are stalling due to a lack of political leadership and funding, according to a critical report from a committee of the Scottish Parliament. In a […] Continue Reading
Ewing defends fish farming industry
Scotland’s cabinet secretary for rural economy and tourism, Fergus Ewing, robustly defended the aquaculture sector at a grilling by members of the Scottish Parliament yesterday. He also promised that regulatory […] Continue Reading
Salmon farming finds favour in Holyrood
A POLL of Scottish MSPs has found that attitudes towards the Scottish salmon farming sector have improved in the past year. Some 73 per cent of the Rural Economy and […] Continue Reading
Stop press! Fish Farmer’s July issue out now
WITH just over a month to go until Aqua Nor 2019, Fish Farmer’s latest issue brings updates from exhibitors, including some of Scotland’s leading companies. Gael Force, Xelect, Benchmark – […] Continue Reading
Industry pays tribute to Tavish as he bows out of politics
THE Scottish salmon industry has paid tribute to one of its staunchest champions, Tavish Scott, as he stands down from frontline politics. The former Liberal Democrat leader and MSP for […] Continue Reading
China suspends direct Scottish route
THE only direct flights between Scotland and China are to be suspended from September, according to reports. The route, which opened less than a year ago, was described by salmon […] Continue Reading
MSPs meet to consider salmon inquiry report
A DRAFT report on the future of salmon farming in Scotland will be presented to members of Holyrood’s Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) committee in Edinburgh tomorrow morning. The committee […] Continue Reading
Salmon farmers separate fact from fiction
SCOTLAND’S salmon farmers have produced a booklet of facts about their industry, aimed at addressing misperceptions and correcting often inaccurate coverage in the press. The publication, ‘Reported Versus Reality: A […] Continue Reading
Illegal fishing warning after strike vote
THE union Unite warned at the weekend that Scotland’s fishing grounds could be left open to illegal fishing, after its members at Marine Scotland voted for industrial action in a pay dispute. Marine Scotland […] Continue Reading