by SPSG | Jun 25, 2024 | News
Alex Wiseman has retired as chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) after 15 years of dedicated service, with former vice-chair Richard Williamson elected as the new chair and Alexander (Ally) West becoming the new vice-chair. Tributes were paid...
by SPSG | Jun 24, 2024 | News
Scottish pelagic fishermen have given a cautious welcome to a suite of agreements reached between the UK, Norway and Faroe on the Northeast Atlantic mackerel fishery waters. The deal will cover the coming three years, with an option to extend it thereafter. The new...
by SPSG | Jun 15, 2024 | News
Ian Gatt, 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 within the Scottish fishing industry. He has spent his entire career in the fishing industry, working the...
by SPSG | Apr 29, 2024 | News
Packed full of flavour, nutritious and sustainable, the kipper has long been a Scottish breakfast favourite, but what is less well-known is that it is also a versatile kitchen recipe ingredient that deserves greater recognition for its smooth, smoky taste. Kippers are...
by SPSG | Apr 10, 2024 | News
Pelagic fish in diet bring immense benefits, says new study Swapping red meat for small pelagic fish such as herring, sardines and anchovies could save 750,000 lives a year and help tackle the climate crisis, a study suggests. Mounting evidence links red meat...