Ashore for Christmas? For Hull trawlermen, Yuletide trips were often an obligation – and were fraught with added danger. By Alec Gill Christmas was a time of conflict within Hull’s trawling industry. The clash was between love and money. Trawlermen…
More than 20 boats berthed in Peterhead harbour are illuminating the night sky with thousands of Christmas lights, reports David Linkie As whitefish vessels landed their last trips of the year, their crews followed the lead of two midwater trawlers…
Hundreds of Christmas lights are now illuminating the night skies over Peterhead, the UK’s leading port, reports David Linkie. Above: James Corbett and crew of Sparkling Star UL 290 in festive mode – including PFDs – Turn to page 8 for…
The Fishermen’s Mission has teamed up with Fishing News to launch a nationwide search for the perfect photograph for its 2016 Christmas card, offering you the chance to give your photography the recognition it deserves. “The Fishermen’s Mission is delighted…
Orkney Fishermen’s Association has decorated fishy-themed Christmas trees in the waiting room for the Island ferries, as part of the Kirkwall Business Improvement District (BID) scheme, reports David Linkie. Above: Fishermen’s children Casey and MaKayla Spence (Birsay Boy), Bella Spence (Sheila…
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