First herring of the year at Peterhead

First herring of the year at Peterhead

The first herring of the year were pumped ashore at Peterhead recently by the local midwater vessel Lunar Bow, which was landing her first shot of North Sea herring, having been completed by Kartensens shipyard in January, reports David Linkie of Fishing News. During...
Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheries

Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheries

Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheries. By Ian Gatt, chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association and Chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group One element that has been revealed during these challenging times has been...
Anyone for gin and tonic mackerel?

Anyone for gin and tonic mackerel?

Francis Clark of the Scottish Pelagic Processors Association outlines the remarkable innovation behind developing new mackerel products for consumers Imagine if Scotland had a most incredible natural food resource that was sustainable, affordable to buy, highly...