Tank fuelling a fishing revival in Moray village
A Moray fishing village is receiving a very healthy boost from the fuel tank installed at its harbour six months ago.
Fishing
North-east’s marine litter problem is ‘inexcusable’ says expert
A marine biologist has called on Scottish fishermen to do more to protect the waters they work in.
Life jacket may have prevented Highland fisherman’s death at sea, rules sheriff
A third-generation fisherman who died after falling overboard from his boat might have had a better chance of survival if he had been wearing a life-jacket, a sheriff has found.
Home Office accused of ignoring immigration needs of fishing industry
Immigration ministers have been accused of "ignoring" the needs of the fishing industry in northern Scotland.
Fishing minister meets industry bosses in Peterhead
The UK Government's new fishing minister used his first ministerial visit to Scotland to meet workers in Peterhead yesterday.
Calls for global ocean sanctuaries network to protect wildlife hotspots
A network of marine reserves could be rolled out across the high seas to protect wildlife hotspots and save species from extinction, a report has said.
Calls for global ocean sanctuaries network to protect wildlife hotspots
A network of marine reserves could be rolled out across the high seas to protect wildlife hotspots and save species from extinction, a report has said.
Fishing leaders warn ministers they ‘will not be forgiven’ if Brexit promises are not delivered
Fishing leaders have warned ministers they "will not be forgiven" if the promises of Brexit are not delivered to the industry.
Work on Europe’s largest salmon project begins as River Spey anglers optimistic for the future
Europe's biggest salmon research project has commenced in the north-east of Scotland, with equipment installed at seven major rivers.
North-east man faces court after three men die in boat crash
A north-east man has been charged in connection with a boat crash in which three anglers died.
Brexit delays causing huge uncertainty, say fish processors
Fish industry figures say they are suffering from huge uncertainty over Brexit as they urged MPs to deliver on the vote to the leave the EU without further delay.
Former minister praised for taking politics out of fishing
Scottish Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing sang the praises of former UK fishing minister George Eustice at a seafood “summit” in Aberdeen yesterday.
Fish farm lice levels fall thanks to new methods
Average sea lice levels on Scottish fish farms last year were the lowest in six years, according to figures announced by the sector’s trade body yesterday.
Aberdeen University launches first comprehensive survey of Scots vocabulary since 1950s
Researchers at Aberdeen University will lead a new linguistic survey of Scots - the first such work carried out in about 70 years.
Fishing must not be Brexit bargaining chip, says Fergus Ewing
The Fisheries Minister has insisted that access to Scottish waters must not be used as a “bargaining chip” in Brexit negotiations.
Scottish waters can’t be Brexit bargaining chip, minister says
Access to Scottish waters must not be “used as a bargaining chip in Brexit negotiations”, the Fisheries Minister has warned.
Burghead trawlerman’s daughter pens play about fishing industry hardship
A north-east playwright is preparing to premiere a new show about the hardships faced by fishing families after her father was lost at sea.
Rosehearty fishermen secure funding for harbour upgrades
A north-east group set up to protect the livelihoods of local fishermen has secured funding for a series of improvement projects.
‘Deep concern’ about River Dee salmon
River Dee bosses have expressed “deep concern” over a "dramatic decline" in young salmon making their migration to the sea.
MP casts his support for fishing blueprint
A north-east MP has said a new Scottish Government blueprint for fishing contains “quite a bit” he agrees with.
Blueprint to ensure bright future for the catch sector after Brexit
A blueprint to ensure the “brightest possible future” for the fishing industry after Brexit is being set out by the Scottish Government.
Future of Scottish fishing set out in Government paper
Retaining fishing quotas and supporting a discard ban in principle are two key aspects of a Scottish Government paper on the future of fisheries.
Fishing boat captains plead guilty to regulations breach amid Irish dispute
Two fishermen have been reunited with their boats amid an ongoing impasse over fishing rights.
Defra hits out after two UK fishing boats seized by Irish Navy
The UK cannot continue to accept the unequal application of a deal with the Republic of Ireland over fishing rights, a Government spokesman has said.
Call of the sea: Treasured memories from a time gone by
James Addison is never far from the sea, his gaze firmly fixed on the Moray Firth which unravels like a blue ribbon from his vantage point in Cullen.
Seafish gives ‘snapshot of employment in fleet’
Seafood industry body Seafish has delivered a snapshot of UK fishing fleet employment as a bullish catch sector prepares for uncharted waters after Brexit.
No-deal Brexit could result in ‘three to six months of turbulence’ for fishing industry
Fishing industry leaders have warned there could be "three to six months of turbulence" for fishermen after a no-deal Brexit.
Fish farms ‘nothing to hide’ as EC investigates
The world’s largest salmon farmer said yesterday it had “nothing to hide” after the European Commission (EC) launched a probe into suspected salmon cartel activity.
North-east anglers group cast net for new members
A newly-formed angling group is casting its net far and wide for new members.
Gove backs Brexit deal to revitalise fishing in the north-east of Scotland
A top government minister insisted yesterday Brexit will lead to a revitalised fishing industry in the north-east of Scotland.
Seal found dead after being ‘lassoed’ in fishing net off Scottish island
A young seal has died a slow, painful death after being “lassoed” in a fishing net off the Outer Hebrides.
Concern over loss of young salmon in River Dee
Serious concerns have been raised about the huge loss of young salmon in the River Dee.