Scotland

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The traditional January mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet has drawn to a close, with sharply reduced 2026 quotas limiting activity despite skippers reporting encouraging fish abundance on the grounds.

29th January 2026

Quotas curb January mackerel fishery

29th January 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Inverlussa Marine Services has taken delivery of a new 25-metre hybrid aquaculture support vessel, built by Macduff Shipyards and designed by Macduff Ship Design.

7th January 2026

Macduff delivers new aquaculture services vessel Naomi Jennifer

7th January 2026

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Shetland has published Scotland’s first regional marine plan, setting out how the islands’ waters will be managed to support local communities, safeguard wildlife and respond to climate change.

4th December 2025

Shetland sets out first marine plan

4th December 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Government has unveiled a suite of draft Fisheries Management Plans aimed at safeguarding the long-term sustainability of demersal fish stocks.

21st November 2025

Scotland proposes sustainable fishery plans

21st November 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scottish Government has outlined £14 million worth of investments to support jobs and reduce emissions in marine sectors. A total of 60 projects focusing on innovation and sustainable development will receive grants…

13th November 2025

Scotland unveils latest wave of industry, coastal investments

13th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Bakkafrost reported a total operational EBIT of DKK 22 million in the third-quarter of 2025 (DKK 173 million in Q3 2024), as strong biological results in the Faroe Islands offset weak market…

4th November 2025

Record biology in the Faroes drives down costs as Bakkafrost eyes sustainable growth

4th November 2025

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

Scottish Government is seeking views on changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to simplify the consenting process.

25th September 2025

Scotland launches fish and shellfish farming consultation

25th September 2025

BUSINESS & FINANCE

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) have announced they will expand and combine their collective knowledge of the ocean as a resource for sustainable economic…

2nd September 2025

HIE, SAMS join forces to enhance marine science

2nd September 2025

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

Loch Long Salmon has secured planning permission to create the first semi-closed containment fish farm in Scotland in Loch Long, Argyll & Bute, saying the system will be transformative for the nation’s…

27th August 2025

Scotland’s first semi-closed containment salmon farm finally gets green light

27th August 2025

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Exports of Scottish salmon could break through the GBP 1 billion barrier for the first time, with new figures finding that the total sales value for the 12 months to the end…

15th August 2025

Overseas sales of Scottish salmon near £1 billion

15th August 2025