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Even in non-coastal areas, the message is clear. 86% of people in Glasgow say the UK should control who fishes in our waters, with over four in five Scots believing Scotland’s fishing industry should be prioritised in any future UK-EU deal. #SaveScottishFisheries

Reports suggest the EU is attempting to link fishing access to the UK’s involvement in the EU’s €150 billion defence fund.

“Our industry must not be sold short again.”- Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive, Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Scotland’s fishing communities have already been deceived, first in 1973, then again in 2020. We cannot allow a third Prime Minister to betray us.

Official statement in response to the UK-EU fisheries deal from Elspeth MacDonald, Chief Executive at SFF. #SFF

BREAKING: A disastrous update as the UK-EU fisheries agreement. Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive of the SFF, voiced her immediate concerns live on Good Morning Scotland. Listen to the full interview here (8:36am): loom.ly/5zjPIjk #SFF #EUFishingDeal

Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, has taken to national media to call out the 12-year access deal given to EU fishing vessels in UK waters for no benefit to the industry in return. #SFF #EUFishingDeal #SaveOurFisheries

Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill Are stakeholders concerned about how nature targets might align with targets and policies in other areas? Here's what Elspeth Macdonald of SFF has to say👇 Catching up? 👉ow.ly/toNo50VWYUY

It has been one week since Westminster announced the disastrous UK-EU fisheries deal granting EU vessels continuous access to UK waters for at least the next 12 years.

Our recent polling showed that eight in 10 Scots believe the EU should only be allowed access to our waters if there are tangible benefits in return.

This deal is not a reflection of the Scottish people. It’s a flawed and unbalanced arrangement in the EU’s favour. Fair access must mean fair value. #SaveScottishFisheries

This morning, SFF Chief Executive Elspeth Macdonald wrote to the Prime Minister once again with a clear message: “It was both insulting and patronising to hear you and your Ministers tell us this was a good deal for fishing.”

Quite right that Elspeth Macdonald of SFF calls out Keir Starmer’s ‘deal’ with the EU. Elspeth rightly describes as ‘insulting and patronising’, The Labour Party’s claims that that the 12 yr period provided ‘stability’ and that salmon exports would be made easier. 🤪😳🤔🤬🤯

Scotland's fishing industry comprises of 3,793 skilled professionals working our waters every day from 2,006 vessels. These aren't just numbers – they're the backbone of our coastal communities and the custodians of a tradition that has sustained Scotland for generations.

Our response to the UK Government’s proposed ban on bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas, announced by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed. #SustainableFishing #ScottishFishermen

"Banning fishing in such an arbitrary and ignorant fashion will deprive hard-working people of their jobs and cost very often marginal communities much-needed income.

Far more carbon-intensive forms of food production will also be required in its place, ultimately defeating the very ends which campaigners hope to achieve."

The new documentary, Ocean, offers a deeply one-sided portrayal of the marine environment, placing blame squarely on fishing while ignoring the wider, more complex picture. Elspeth Macdonald shares why that narrative fails to reflect reality.

“Please think, question, dissect, analyse.” – Elena Balestri, SFF Senior Fisheries Policy and Science Manager

“It is anything but mutual or balanced.” – Elspeth Macdonald, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Speaking at the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee yesterday, Elspeth laid bare the stark reality of the new UK-EU deal on fisheries.

This week, Finlay Carson MSP asked Elspeth Macdonald of SFF for her reaction to the Trade & Co-operation Agreement on fisheries access & quota shares to 2038. "The agreement...was devastatingly bad for our sector and far worse than we had anticipated."👇 👉ow.ly/7qRV50Wcq99