First ministerial candidate pledges to scrap HPMAs if elected
MSP Kate Forbes, who is hoping to be elected as Scottish first minister next week, has said she will scrap a controversial fishing policy if…
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Fishing leader warns of catastrophic impact of HPMAs
The row over controversial consultation on highly protected marine areas has intensified. Fishing leaders have warned ministers the move, which could ban fishing in a…
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Tributes paid to innovative salt cod businessman
Tributes have been paid to the owner of the popular Thule Ventus salt fish business, David Polson – including from celebrity chef James Martin. A…
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New report is a boost for fishing industry, says Carmichael
A new report on fishing from an all-party parliamentary group has been welcomed by Alistair Carmichael MP – the report will be a boost to…
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Skippers “vindicated” says SFA executive after fishing talks
The executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) has praised the increase in quotas for fishing crews claiming it is a “vindication” for skippers. …
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Norwegian agreement to offer fishermen greater access to monkfish
Shetland fishermen will have greater access to their most valuable catch after agreements were struck.
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Poll shows overwhelming numbers support local fishing, fishing body says
Overwhelming numbers of the public believe the government should not be allowed to squeeze fishing communities out of our seas, a fishing body has said….
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Study into ‘abundance’ of monkfish around isles
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study into an alleged abundance of monkfish around the isles. UHI Shetland has already taken on the…
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Fishermen should be listened to says Carmichael
The government should listen to fishermen to get the best results, parliament heard during a post-Brexit fisheries debate. Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael led…
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Carmichael’s challenge to help fishermen in isles
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael challenged ministers to offer a clear roadmap on making a workable visa scheme for skilled deckhands. Mr Carmichael led…
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Footage of fishing boat rescue released by coastguard
The coastguard has released footage of yesterday’s (Thur) rescue of eight fishermen after their vessel sank off Fair Isle. The crew of the Peterhead-based Guiding…
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Fishing crew rescued after boat sinks off Fair Isle
Eight people have been rescued from a fishing boat which sank off Fair Isle, 45 nautical miles south-east from the coast. The crew abandoned ship…
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Shetland fishing community stars in nationwide campaign
Fishermen from Shetland are starring in a nationwide campaign including a television ad. The Marine Stewardship Council has included the fishermen in their campaign as…
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Berried lobster catches could force ban on fishermen
Fishermen with a shellfish licence could be banned for anything up to eight weeks if there are any egg-bearing lobsters in their landings. Shetland will…
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