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.
Fishing
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.
UK tops table for overfishing
A think-tank has placed the UK at the top of an international league table of overfishing.
Scottish fisher chiefs say industry has ’embraced the principle’ of ending discards at sea
Scottish fishing chiefs insisted last night that the industry had “embraced the principle” of ending discards at sea.
Fish Town: The dogged determination of Peterhead’s fishermen has captured the nation’s attention
Peterhead is rarely in the spotlight, but this gritty port town has unexpectedly found itself at the heart of a new BBC documentary series called Fish Town.
Brexit minister visiting fish market is struck by ‘sheer sense of opportunity’ felt by trawlers
The Brexit Under-secretary visited Peterhead Fish Market yesterday to help him understand what the industry wants from negotiations, as Britain prepares to leave the EU.
Scottish mackerel has been stripped of an important certification label
Scottish mackerel has been stripped of an important kitemark showing it is from well-managed, sustainable fisheries.
Theresa May offers assurances on fishing with common access to UK waters after Brexit
Theresa May has given an “absolute” commitment that fishing rights will not be up for renegotiation with Brussels in the coming weeks.
Scotland’s exports to other EU countries on the grow
Official figures show the value of Scotland’s exports beyond the UK to the rest of the EU grew by £1.7 billion in the year after the Brexit vote.
Police launch appeal after fishing lodge break-in on Scottish island
Police in the Western Isles are appealing for information following a break-in at a fishing lodge in the Grimersta area on the west side of Lewis.
Third-generation Highland fisherman who fell off his boat and drowned was likely to have been pulled into the sea as he was working on his creels
An experienced third-generation fisherman who fell off his boat and drowned was likely to have been pulled into the sea as he was working on his creels, Portree Sheriff Court heard yesterday.
Ewing: UK Government must provide clarity over forestry and fishing
The UK Government must give details on how Scotland’s forestry and fishing sectors will be funded post-Brexit, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has said.
Fishermen ‘foot-stampingly frustrated’ with Scottish Government over Brexit
Scottish fishermen are “foot-stampingly frustrated” at the Scottish Government for not embracing Brexit and its potential benefits for the industry, MPs have been told.
Fishermen in shock after ‘suspicious’ fire destroys boats and fishing gear
Emergency services were called in the early hours of this morning to reports of a fire at Cove Harbour's boathouse.
Lack of dredging at Moray harbour affecting the livelihood of fishermen
A lack of dredging at a Moray harbour is being blamed for badly affecting the livelihood of local fishermen and causing health and safety concerns.
New rules for living and working on fish vessels
New rules for living and working conditions on fishing vessels came into force at the start of the new year.
Bright future for Moray harbours under new leadership
The future is brighter for Moray harbours with a new leadership team installed to look after them.
House of Lords committee fears chaotic implementation of new fishing rules
A House of Lords committee has raise serious concerns about the implementation of changes to rules on fishing for the UK's fleet.
Scottish fishing fleet heading for stormy waters
The Scottish fishing industry is looking towards a much-vaunted “sea of opportunity” after Brexit but will have to navigate stormy waters after annual quota talks in Brussels delivered a mixed bag.
Fisheries Bill move defeated in close vote
A move to include a final date for ending Brussels control over the Scottish fishing fleet in the UK Government Fisheries Bill has been defeated by MPs.
Mini boom for fishing may be near end, industry chief warns
A mini boom for Scottish fishing may be coming to an end, an industry chief has warned.
Fishing chiefs warn EU over quotas
Scottish fishing chiefs have delivered a fierce warning to the UK’s EU partners to desist from “vengeful” behaviour at crunch quota talks starting in Brussels today.
Scottish fishing industry bosses warn over ‘EU retribution’
European leaders should not seek “retribution on the UK” over post-Brexit fishing arrangements, an association of fisherman in Scotland has warned.
Fishermen remain uncertain despite funding pledge by Secretary of State for Scotland
The Secretary of State for Scotland yesterday visited the north-east to pledge £16 million for the Scottish fishing industry and propose the fight for fishing rights be enshrined in law - but his words failed to convince the region's fisherman.
David Mundell pledges ‘watertight commitment’ to get best Brexit fishing deal
The responsibility to fight for better fishing rights for the UK after Brexit will be “enshrined in law” under new proposals tabled by the Scottish Secretary.
Debates on North Sea fishing reach stalemate
Crunch talks affecting the future of North Sea fishing seemed to have reached an impasse last night.
Boris Johnson: Deal merely licence for the EU to bully and blackmail us
There are many exquisite humiliations in the so-called “deal” with the EU that parliament is being asked to endorse on Tuesday – but the essential problem can be boiled down to this: Theresa May’s deal hands the EU the indefinite power to bully and blackmail this country to get whatever it wants in the future negotiations.
Boris Johnson warns Brexit deal could sink Scottish fishing industry
Former foreign secretary and arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson has warned the EU will not stop until it has “worked out a way to plunder the waters of Scotland for their fish”.