Outer Hebrides
The area covered by the Outer Hebrides Regional Inshore Fisheries Group covers inshore waters from baselines between the Butt of Lewis and Barra Head. The sea out from St Kilda, the Flannan Isles, North Rona and Sula Sgeir are also included within the Group’s geographical scope. The boundaries with neighbouring Regional Inshore Fisheries Groups delineate a similar sea area to that proposed for the Western Isles Marine Region.
Meetings
Contact
Region Chair
Alasdair MacLeod
OHRIFG1@outlook.com
Fishery Offices
Stornoway Fishery Office
Customs House, Quay Street
Stornoway
HS1 2XX
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Region
Outer Hebrides News
Orkney
August 5, 2026
Orkney Creel Fishery Achieves World First Community Catch Certification
The Fishing Daily reported that:
“The Orkney Creel Fishery has become the first fishery in the world to achieve certification under the Community Catch Standard, marking what organisers describe as a significant milestone for small-scale fisheries seeking recognition for environmental and social responsibility.”
All Regions
February 1, 2026
The RIFG Creel Limits Scoping Survey CLOSED
The Creel Limits Scoping Survey CLOSED on Saturday 31st January 2026. For any further information about the survey, please contact you Regional Inshore Fisheries Group Chair. (Contact details can be found under “Chair Members) on this site. Survey Background and PurposeThis survey has been initiated as a scoping exercise by the Chairs of the Regional Inshore Fisheries […]
All Regions
November 10, 2025
Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) requirements are coming into force for pelagic fishing vessels.
Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) requirements are coming into force for pelagic fishing vessels. From 7 March 2026 the Sea Fisheries (Remote Electronic Monitoring and Regulation of Scallop Fishing) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 will require all pelagic vessels fishing in Scottish waters to have a fully operational REM system onboard. Scottish pelagic vessels will also be required […]