Scottish Fishermen's Federation

14/10/2026

@🫀 National Cholesterol Month – Know Your Numbers! 🐟

As a fisherman, spending long hours at sea often means your own health comes second. But high cholesterol usually has no symptoms, and the only way to know your levels is to get checked. High cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke.

A simple cholesterol check can help you:
✅ Understand your heart health
✅ Spot risks early
✅ Get advice and support to stay healthy for longer
✅ Keep you fit for work, family and life ashore

❤️ Don't wait until there's a problem. Take control of your health and get your cholesterol checked this National Cholesterol Month. Knowing your numbers today could protect your future.
https://www.heartuk.org.uk/national-cholesterol-month/NCM26

Peterhead
Tuesday 20th October 12pm – 2.30pm Fishermen’s Mission
Wednesday 21st October 11am – 3pm Fishermen’s Mission
Thursday 29th October 10am – 2pm Fishermen’s Mission

Fraserburgh
Thursday 22nd October 10.30am – 2.30pm SWFPA, Kinnaird House
Friday 23rd October 11am – 2pm Fishermen’s Mission
Monday 2nd November 11am – 3pm SWFPA, Kinnaird House
Wednesday 4th November 12pm – 3pm Fishermen’s Mission




SWFPA
Scottish Fishermen's Federation
Scottish Creel Fishermen's Federation
North East of Scotland Fishermen's Organisation Ltd
Buchan Inshore Fisherman's Association
NHS Grampian
Aberdeenshire Public Health - North
Life Aberdeenshire
Peterhead Port Authority
Harbour

13/10/2026

Why does Scottish seafood matter for the future?🎣

In the final reel from Episode 3 of our chef video series, we hear again from Ruth Macdonald, owner of The Fisherman's Pier Seafood, as she reflects on the importance of Scottish seafood.

For Ruth, seafood is not just readily available on the island - it is part of Scotland’s past, part of life today and something that will continue to shape the future of coastal communities.

At a time when food security, climate pressures and rising costs are increasingly part of the conversation, Scottish seafood has an important role to play as a natural, lower-carbon food source from our own waters.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel👇
🔗https://loom.ly/LwiTYUc

13/10/2026

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE MCA

Fishermen and vessel owners across the UK are being urged to share their experiences of dealing with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF), National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) and Northern Ireland Fish Producers' Organisation (NIFPO) have joined forces to launch a UK-wide survey.

We want to hear about your experiences – good and bad. What's working well? What needs to change?

Responses can be submitted anonymously, and the findings will help industry representatives build a stronger evidence base to press for improvements where they are needed.

This is your opportunity to make your voice heard.

Complete the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TF8ZW7V

Please share with fellow fishermen and vessel owners to help us reach as many people as possible.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

13/10/2026

🎣 A GOOD CATCH FOR SCOTLAND’S FISHING HERITAGE!

The Scottish Fisheries Museum has launched The Good Catch Lottery — a new way to support the preservation of Scotland’s rich fishing heritage and the communities behind it.

For just £1 a week, players can enter a weekly draw with the chance to win a top prize of £25,000, while helping the museum continue its vital work.

Proceeds will help support the museum’s Kids Go Free policy, its dedicated volunteers, and outreach programmes that bring Scotland’s fishing story to life for people of all ages.

From our fishing traditions to the people, vessels and communities that have shaped our industry, preserving this heritage matters.

🐟 Find out more and get involved: https://www.scotfishmuseum.org/support-us/lottery

The Scottish Fisheries Museum

07/10/2026

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation welcomes the Scottish Parliament’s strong support for the principle that fishermen should not be expected to bear the financial cost of the growing squeeze on Scotland’s marine space following the Supporting Scotland's Fishing Industry debate in the chamber today.

Fishing is increasingly being displaced from long-established grounds by offshore wind and other developments. Where those impacts cannot be avoided, there must be a fair, transparent and comprehensive system of compensation.

Today’s vote is an important recognition of that principle. We now need to see it translated into action.

05/10/2026

The S3 Skills for work pupils enjoyed their final practical visit of their maritime unit this past week, visiting prawn trawler the Leanne and getting to meet he crew and have a tour of the boat, before moving to the other side of the harbour to see how the small fishing boats ply their trade. They even got to handle some fresh shellfish straight out the creels! Our thanks again to Andrew Innes of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation for arranging the visit and giving us the tours, and to skipper Robert and the crew of the Leanne for having us!

02/10/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 - 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲

🔷 MachairWind is a proposed offshore windfarm that ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) is seeking to develop, located northwest of Islay and west of Colonsay. The windfarm, if consented, would require subsea cables to export electricity to shore. It is anticipated the proposed Export Cable Corridor (ECC) would extend approximately 180km from the windfarm to landfall near Girvan, South Ayrshire. The area shown on the map is an Area of Search only and is not a proposed cable route. This Area of Search allows us to seek feedback from fishers and other marine users before identifying and refining a significantly smaller subsea export cable corridor.

MachairWind is at an early stage in the development of its ECC. To support early engagement with the fishing industry, the project is sharing an initial Area of Search for the ECC. The corridor that is ultimately taken forward for consent will be identified and refined within this Area of Search, therefore the proposed ECC will be significantly smaller than the area shown. Should the proposed ECC corridor receive planning consent, cable installation work would be estimated to take place in the mid 2030s.

The Area of Search has been developed based on preliminary engineering considerations and is only indicative at this stage. Feedback received during this stage will help shape the development of the ECC.

SPR values the knowledge and experience of fishers and other marine users and welcomes information that can help us better understand the activity within the area.

These files are now available to download from the SFF website under the “Safe Seas” section.

https://www.sff.co.uk/horizon-watch-downloads

30/09/2026

25/09/2026

As Scotland’s seas become busier, fishing space is becoming more limited.

Offshore wind development is increasing pressure on the areas where fishing vessels are able to work, making it even more important that the fishing sector has a meaningful voice in decisions about Scotland’s waters.

Fishing grounds are not random spaces on a map. When access to those grounds is reduced, the impact can reach far beyond the vessel.

Offshore wind development must recognise the industries, people and communities already connected to Scotland’s seas.🎣

Learn more about why working waters matter for Scotland’s fishing sector
🔗https://loom.ly/A1jyw1I

24/09/2026

How versatile is Scottish seafood?

In Episode 3 of our chef video series, we’re back in Mull with Ruth Macdonald, owner of Fisherman's Pier Seafood, exploring the variety and versatility of Scottish seafood.

From popular dishes to fresh local catches, Ruth highlights that seafood is never boring. It can be simple, full of flavour and enjoyed in so many different ways.

For businesses like The Fisherman’s Pier Seafood, that variety is part of what makes Scottish seafood so special, while supporting local fishermen, island communities and the wider journey from sea to plate.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel 👇
🔗https://loom.ly/LwiTYUc