Scottish fishers oppose wind expansion

Elspeth Macdonald, SFF CEO

Source: Scottish Fishermen's Federation

Scotland’s fishing leaders have issued a stark warning to ministers, calling for an immediate halt to new offshore wind farm consents

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) says the government’s plans to expand offshore wind to 40GW by 2040 represent a ‘reckless gamble’ that threatens the nation’s seas, jobs and coastal heritage.

The SFF accuses ministers of prioritising economic gains from offshore wind at the expense of coastal livelihoods.

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