Embattled fishing chiefs encouraged by poll showing public support for the industry – Press and Journal

Scotland’s fishing fleet is facing a “huge squeeze” as offshore wind farms and highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) create more crowded seas, the industry has warned. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), urged the UK and the Scottish governments to “recognise and acknowledge” the key role Read more

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Herald letters

  LOOK OUTSIDE THE DOMESTIC BUBBLE IAIN McIntyre and Ronald Cameron (Letters, November 6) need to look outside their Scottish bubble, which has a miniscule 0.15 per cent of global emissions or indeed the UK with 1.13%. Mr Cameron, who has an expensive electric car on which he probably received Read more

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