Scottish Fishermens Federation

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Scotland’s fishermen should receive long-term compensation when offshore wind developments restrict fishing grounds, damage businesses and threaten livelihoods, according to the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).

19th August 2026

Fishermen seek offshore wind compensation

19th August 2026

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 ranging from £1,500 to £1.7 million from Marine Fund…

13th November 2025

Scotland unveils latest wave of industry, coastal investments

13th November 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

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

21st August 2025

Scottish fishers oppose wind expansion

21st August 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The head of the UK’s largest fisheries organisation has written to Sir Keir Starmer demanding he meet fishermen, calling the recent UK-EU trade deal ‘insulting and patronising’.

30th May 2025

Fisheries boss slams UK-EU deal

30th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has slammed the new EU-UK deal giving European fishing vessels continued access to British waters through to 2038.

20th May 2025

Scottish Fishermen’s Federation slams UK-EU fisheries access deal

20th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Five decades of UK governments have failed to recognise and safeguard the true social value of fishing to coastal communities around the country, industry leaders informed a recent event hosted by the All…

12th May 2025

Fisheries APPG celebrates value of UK fishing, reflects on key industry issues

12th May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Almost nine out of 10 Scots believe the UK should definitively control which vessels fish in its waters, while more than 80% think the European Union fleet should not be granted continued…

2nd May 2025

Public support for UK control of fishing ahead of crunch EU talks

2nd May 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Nationally-recognised trade body Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) has voiced support for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and its recent statement regarding the urgent need to safeguard the future of fishing and processing…

6th January 2025

Concerns escalate over Scottish industry’s future

6th January 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his work in the Scottish fishing industry.

17th June 2024

Ian Gatt made CBE for services to fishing

17th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

Many people in Scotland have voiced their support for the fishing industry amid growing pressure on fishing grounds, with a new poll commissioned by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) finding that 19…

12th June 2024

SSF: Scots overwhelmingly supportive of fishing sector

12th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

A new photography exhibition shining a light on the lives of Scotland’s fishing communities is featuring at the Scottish Fisheries Museum from June 2024.

6th June 2024

Museum showcasing powerful stories from Scotland’s fishing industry

6th June 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation is calling on new First Minister, John Swinney, to ‘right the wrongs’ of the Bute House Agreement and commit to supporting the country’s fishing industry.

9th May 2024

Scotland’s FM urged to support fishing sector

9th May 2024

INSIGHT

INSIGHT

Published by UK government towards the end of last year, the post-Brexit Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) is supposed to bring improved social, economic, and environmental benefits to the country’s seafood industry as…

23rd March 2023

Squeezed out

23rd March 2023