Scottish Fishermen's Federation

Scottish Fishermen's Federation The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) was formed in 1973 to preserve and promote the collective

The Federation plays an active role in advancing the interests of Scottish fishermen at national and international levels by lobbying government officials in Edinburgh, London and Brussels. The Federation also plays a key role in helping to inform: fisheries science; the management of the marine environment; inshore fisheries management; marine spatial planning; marine safety regulations and industry recruitment and training programmes.

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต - ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐Ÿ”ท SHEPD (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc) are proposing to insta...
15/06/2026

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต - ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ

๐Ÿ”ท SHEPD (Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution plc) are proposing to install two subsea electricity cables as part of the Skye to Uist Replacement Project which will include cable protection where required. The project would involve the installation of two new subsea power cable sections between:

โ€ข Ardmore and Loch Pooltiel
โ€ข Loch Pooltiel and Loch Carnan

These works are intended to improve the resilience, reliability and long-term performance of the electricity network serving the Western Isles. The Scottish Fishermenโ€™s Federation (SFF) has reviewed the proposed cable route information and converted the coordinates into fishing plotter files for industry use. These files are now available to download from the SFF website under the โ€œSafe Seasโ€ section, to allow fishermen early awareness of the cable alignment.

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

This National Fish and Chip Day, we're celebrating one of the UK's best-loved meals and the important role seafood plays...
05/06/2026

This National Fish and Chip Day, we're celebrating one of the UK's best-loved meals and the important role seafood plays in our culture and coastal economy. ๐ŸŸ

Fish is one of nature's most sustainable and renewable sources of protein - wild caught from our seas and delivered fresh to our plates.

Today is a chance to celebrate more than a comfort-food classic but to recognise the value of the seafood industry and the people who keep it moving.

After seven years as Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, Elspeth Macdonald has announced she will re...
04/06/2026

After seven years as Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, Elspeth Macdonald has announced she will retire from the organisation in March 2027.

Elspeth took up the role in 2019 and has been an exceptional advocate for Scotland's fishing industry through some of the most significant challenges in its history, from Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic to the successful campaign against Highly Protected Marine Areas.

Her knowledge, professionalism and unwavering commitment to Scotland's fishermen has earned her widespread respect across the industry, in government and beyond.

On behalf of everyone in Scotland's fishing industry - thank you, Elspeth. ๐ŸŽฃ

Read more on our website: https://loom.ly/m94OPV8

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต - ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐Ÿ”ท Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm (NnG) wishes to advise fishermen that int...
02/06/2026

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต - ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ

๐Ÿ”ท Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm (NnG) wishes to advise fishermen that inter-array cables have been installed within their consented development area. The project wishes to provide the cable route information to the fishing industry via Horizon Watch to support awareness of the installed infrastructure to assist in safe fishing operations within the vicinity of the wind farm.

These files are available to download in fishing plotter file formats for industry use from the SFF website under the โ€œsafe seasโ€ section and are intended to provide fishermen with improved awareness of the location of installed inter-array cables.

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

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต - ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐Ÿ”ท Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm (NnG) wishes to advise fishermen that a r...
02/06/2026

๐—›๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ผ๐—ป ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต - ๐—™๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ปโ€™๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฑ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ

๐Ÿ”ท Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm (NnG) wishes to advise fishermen that a rock protection campaign has been successfully completed on the inter-array cables within the NnG Offshore Wind Farm area. A Notice to Mariners (NtM) (NtM 187 Revision 44) was issued by NnG to this effect on 16 March 2026, which included a list of as-laid coordinates of the rock-protection locations over the inter-array cables.

While the NtM sets out the as-laid coordinates, the attached Fishermenโ€™s Advisory Note has been published to further notify the fishing industry of the infrastructure which has been installed, as well as providing a link to reference fishing plotter files created by SFF under Horizon Watch, detailing the rock-protection locations.

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

Weโ€™re incredibly proud to share that Horizon Watch by Scottish Fishermen's Federation has won Initiative of the Year at ...
21/05/2026

Weโ€™re incredibly proud to share that Horizon Watch by Scottish Fishermen's Federation has won Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Fishing News Awards! ๐Ÿ†

This recognition is a huge achievement and reflects the hard work, collaboration, and commitment behind Horizon Watch and the positive impact it continues to make across the fishing industry.

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported the initiative and helped make this possible.

You can read the full coverage of the Fishing News Awards 2026 in the latest edition of โ€” pick up your copy to see all the winners and celebrations from the night!

For more information on Horizon Watch visit
https://www.sff.co.uk/horizon-watch-downloads

Today the Scottish Fishermen's Federation is proud to be supporting , a 24-hour celebration shining a spotlight on the ...
14/05/2026

Today the Scottish Fishermen's Federation is proud to be supporting , a 24-hour celebration shining a spotlight on the UKโ€™s fishing and seafood industry.

The campaign is a great opportunity to recognise the people, skills and communities that keep our sector moving, from crews at sea to the wider seafood supply chain on shore.

We encourage our member associations, fishermen and Scotlandโ€™s wider fishing community to get involved, share their stories and help showcase the vital role fishing plays in our coastal communities and national food security.

๐Ÿ† Weโ€™re proud to be pictured receiving the Initiative of the Year award for Horizon Watch at the Fishing News Award 2026...
12/05/2026

๐Ÿ† Weโ€™re proud to be pictured receiving the Initiative of the Year award for Horizon Watch at the Fishing News Award 2026.

A huge thank you once again to everyone who voted for us!

It was a fantastic evening celebrating the achievements and successes across the UK and Irish fishing industries.

Horizon Watch helps developers and fishers work together before cables are installed.

To find out more about Horizon Watch
https://www.sff.co.uk/horizon-watch-downloads

Today, Team SFF is at Stand C2 at Scottish Skipper Expo 2026 at P&J Live.Scottish Skipper Expo is a key event for the fi...
08/05/2026

Today, Team SFF is at Stand C2 at Scottish Skipper Expo 2026 at P&J Live.

Scottish Skipper Expo is a key event for the fishing industry, bringing people together to connect, do business, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.

If youโ€™re attending today, come by and say hello to the team!

Today marks the opening of Scottish Skipper Expo 2026 at P&J Live, with the Scottish Fishermenโ€™s Federation proud to joi...
07/05/2026

Today marks the opening of Scottish Skipper Expo 2026 at P&J Live, with the Scottish Fishermenโ€™s Federation proud to jointly sponsor the event alongside Peterhead Port Authority.

Scottish Skipper Expo provides an important opportunity for the fishing industry to come together, do business, share ideas and discuss the key issues shaping the future of the sector.

Chief Executive Elspeth Macdonald said: โ€œItโ€™s great to see so many exhibitors here today, and whether you are a โ€˜regularโ€™ at Scottish Skipper Expo or are here for the first time, I hope that you do good business as well as finding time to catch up with clients and friends along the way.โ€

Taking place on the same day as the Scottish Parliament election, this yearโ€™s event comes at a significant moment for fishing in Scotland. From the future of fisheries policy and marine planning to offshore renewables, safety at sea and the development of the next generation of fishermen, the decisions made in the years ahead will have a lasting impact on coastal communities and fishing businesses across the country.

We hope everyone attending Scottish Skipper Expo 2026 has a productive and enjoyable event.

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