Fisheries minister: Face up to the challenges in 2015
Scottish fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead has issued a “new year” message to Scottish fishing communities.
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Independence best for fishing sector, says Sturgeon
The Deputy First Minister has insisted Shetland’s fishing sector will be in safer hands post-referendum if Scotland gains its independence.
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Disagreement over success of mackerel deal
Scottish Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead has hailed the tri-partite deal on mackerel between the EU, Norway and Faroe as potentially worth an extra £83 million
READ FULL STORYMinisters: new plans must recognise Scottish efforts
By LOUISE THOMASON THE SCOTTISH government this week gave its full support to the Scottish fishing industry in light of recent EC proposals to cut…
READ FULL STORYMixed response to government proposals to foster harmony among marine interests
By RYAN TAYLOR PROPOSALS aimed at balancing economic and environmental concerns in Scottish seas met with a mixed reaction in Shetland this week. Holyrood officials…
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