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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All Regions
October 23, 2025
Crab and lobster landing controls – Updated
Poster about landing controls for crab and lobster introduced on 12 May 2024 and updated […]
All Regions
October 14, 2025
Scotland’s Regional Inshore Fisheries Group Network Operational Plan 2025
Scotland’s Regional Inshore Fisheries Network comprises six Regional Inshore Fisheries Groups (RIFGs) covering the 0-12 […]
Shetland
September 22, 2025
Collection and recycling of old fishing and aquaculture gear event
Wednesday 24th September 09.00-18.00 at Islesburgh Centre Collection and recycling of old fishing and aquaculture […]
All Regions
August 20, 2025
MARINE AND COASTAL RESTORATION INFORMATION EVENTS
Come along to find out more about the Scottish Government’s draft Marine and Coastal Restoration […]
Shetland
August 19, 2025
Shetland RIFG Community VR Project. Bringing virtual reality experiences of fishing to the wider community.
A recording of BBC's Out of Doors discusses the use of Virtual Reality Headsets in […]
All Regions
July 22, 2025
Consultation on the Scottish Government’s Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind
This consultation is seeking views on the Scottish Government’s Strategic Compensation Policy for Offshore Wind […]
All Regions
June 18, 2025
Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) Call for Evidence – Analysis Report
The Scottish Government held a Call for Evidence from 26 November 2024 to 18 February […]
Shetland
June 13, 2025
Identification of Inshore Nursery Areas for Commercially Important Fish Species Around Shetland
This is a piece of research work carried out by Louise Thomason and Shaun Fraser […]
Shetland
June 13, 2025
Virtual Memories – Shetland RIFG and Shetland UHI take the RIFG Virtual Reality Project to Scalloway Over 60s drop-in group
This project uses virtual reality head sets to take outdoor experiences of fishing and the […]