A court hearing asking judges to rule against the Scottish government’s new economic link requirements was nearing conclusion as FN went press at the end of last week. The three-day hearing, held at the High Court in Edinburgh, was taken…
The environmental campaign group Open Seas has launched a bid in the Scottish courts to force Marine Scotland to rethink the licences it issues for scalloping in Scottish waters. The licence variations issued by Marine Scotland to vessels with a…
The Scottish government has accepted in principle recommendations made following the first stage of a review into how fish farms are regulated. The independent review is part of a programme aiming to make the Scottish aquaculture regulatory system more effective…
The Scottish government has launched what it describes as an ‘ambitious strategy’ that aims ‘to bring the wild salmon population in Scotland back from crisis point’. The strategy highlights five priority themes for action: improving the condition of rivers; managing…
The Scottish government has launched a survey to help it understand how ready the Scottish fishing sector is to respond to the climate change challenge. The survey launched during COP26 and is open until the end of November. It covers…
Two months on from the release of the Scottish Nephrops Working Group report (Fishing News, 23 September, ‘Working group sets out improvements for Scots Nephrops sector’), the Scottish government has published a 17-page response to the recommendations made. The working…
Curbs on fishing loom to protect marine environment The Scottish government and the Scottish Green Party parliamentary group have agreed to work together over the next five years in a deal that could have far-reaching implications for the Scottish fishing…
The electricity generating stations (applications for variation of consent) (Scotland) regulations 2013 (as amended) Marine and coastal access act 2009 Notice is hereby given that Moray Offshore Windfarm (West) Limited, registered under company registration 10515140 at Octagon Point, 5 Cheapside,…
Improvements to power supplies at Mallaig harbour are set to reduce its carbon footprint and bring benefits to the fishing fleet, the chief executive of the harbour authority has said. Mallaig Harbour Authority received £207,410 for the installation of shore…
In this issue of Fishing News, our lead story is Tim Oliver’s report on Shetland fishermen wanting the Scottish government to take action against large fleets of foreign gill-netters working off Shetland, Plus the latest news and features from the…
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