Tag: fishing

Minister calls for Scottish fishing rights to be protected

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 26, 2012

MANAGING fish quotas across Europe must not become the victim of an ill considered one size fits all EU policy, Scotland's Fisheries Secretary said...

Value of Scottish catch at 10-year high

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 17, 2012

PROVISIONAL statistics published today reveal that landings by Scottish fishermen last year were worth £500 million, 15% up on 2010. The figures show that 358,000...

Fisheries agreement to protect Scotland’s rivers

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 30, 2012

FISHING chiefs have reached a ground breaking agreement with Scottish Natural Heritage to better manage Scotland’s waterways. A joint statement between Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)...

Critical role of Scotland’s Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts highlighted

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - March 26, 2012

The important contribution and role of Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts in the management of Scotland’s freshwater fisheries has been highlighted by the Association...

Funding for fish science projects

Business

Deadline News Journalist - March 22, 2012

A NEW partnership to support research that delivers more sustainable and effective fisheries has been created, backed by £150,000 from the Scottish Government. The Fishing...