Fishing Expo in Glasgow …

The 25th Fishing Expo at the SECC in Glasgow last month attracted over 70 exhibitors from the Scotland, England, Ireland and overseas. At the ‘Sea to plate’ event, Bertie Armstrong of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, told Scottish Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead that the fishing industry was committed to working closely with the governments in Edinburgh and London to develop sustainable solutions. However, he claimed that restrictions were ‘threatening the very viability of the fishing industry.’

The Minister stressed that further scientific knowledge is needed. He announced £150,000 of funding to support research by the Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA) which is studying new types of fishing equipment, gathering information where stock data is poor and developing strategies for inshore fisheries.

John sends us a picture of his official Voice for Arran badge at the Fishing Expo.