Back our EU pledge, urge fishermen
POLITICIANS from all parties at Holyrood and Westminster are being urged to sign a pledge supporting the Scottish fishing industry’s demand that full control of UK waters be taken back […] Continue Reading
Fishermen highlight Brexit benefits
WITH MPs due to debate the future of the UK fishing industry in the House of Commons tomorrow, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is underlining the opportunity Brexit can deliver […] Continue Reading
Fishing report ‘lacks understanding’
THE New Economics Foundation (NEF) has been criticised by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) for a report which shows ‘a complete lack of understanding’ of fisheries management, reports the Press […] Continue Reading
Scotland’s fishermen face ‘wide range’ of challenges in 2015
THE coming year presents a wide range of challenges for Scottish fishing and it is vital that the industry does not become strangled by increasing regulation and dysfunctional legislation, says […] Continue Reading
SFF calls for commonsense approach to MPAs
WITH the consultation on the management of 11 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Scotland set to be launched by the Scottish Government tomorrow, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is calling […] Continue Reading
SFF: UK and Scottish governments must support Scotland’s fishing industry
THE main focus for both the Scottish and UK Governments must be on supporting Scotland’s fishing industry, SFF President Ross Dougal told guests at the Federation’s annual dinner last night. […] Continue Reading