Value of Campbeltown fish landings down
‘2020 was obviously a very disappointing year for the local fishing industry because of the Covid lockdowns and restrictions’
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Fishing boats to be inspected every five years to lower deaths
Fishing is one of the most dangerous industries, with the rate of fatalities being approximately 100 times higher than that of the UK general workforce
News
£300,000 funding to support fishing families’ welfare
‘Last year alone it cost us over £600,000 to provide our services in Scotland, where we have a very strong presence.’
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Council leader calls for action to safeguard fishing’s future
‘If allowed to go unresolved, this sector is likely to disappear badly affecting Argyll and Bute’s overall recovery and future growth.’
News
Register fishing vessels by end of 2020 to export catch
If vessel owners fail to meet this requirement, they will not be permitted to export their catch, either directly or indirectly, to the EU from January 1 2021.
Leisure
FROM OUR FILES, February 22, 2019
After entering a calendar competition Mark McKinnon’s entry was chosen from more than 2,000 others to receive a framed print of his work.
Kintyre
West coast fishermen catch politicians at Glasgow summit
Fishing skippers, processors and exporters’ views were netted at a Glasgow summit.
Letters
Letter: Salmon specialist to speak
Potential questions from the floor may come from: Kintyre Angling Club, individual anglers, ghillies, stakeholders to the various waters with fishing rights entering the Kilbrannan Sound
Kintyre
Iconic yellow wellies honour those lost at sea
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