At a special event in St Andrews last week, the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) celebrated its 40th anniversary.
The significant milestone comes at a time of great economic pressure for the Scottish fleet, along with imminent regulatory change due to the reform process of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Bertie Armstrong, chief executive, SFF, said: “For the last 40 years the SFF has been at the forefront of representing Scotland’s fishermen at every conceivable political level."
He added: "It has often been a bumpy ride but at every juncture the determination and resilience of our fishermen has ensured invaluable support for Federation representatives, working hard to secure a sustainable and profitable future for Scottish fishing.
There's no doubt about the importance of the Scottish fishing industry in providing a sustainable food resource that is much valued around the world and which is of huge economic importance to Scotland.
The fishing industry is worth £500m to the Scottish economy, employing 5,000 on the frontline and a further 5,000 onshore.
