Inshore fisheries and coastal communities

Net Revenues from the Scottish Crown Estate have been distributed to coastal Local Authorities for the benefit of coastal communities since 2019. This study was commissioned as part of the review process for the first two rounds of distribution of Scottish Crown Estate net revenues.

Our response to the recommendations in the Scottish Nephrops Working Group report of September 2021.

Funding of £600,000 further supports the sustainable development of Scotland’s Blue Economy.

Since 2001, a specific area in the Firth of Clyde has been closed to fishing each year between 14 February and 30 April, in order to protect spawning cod. This consultation is seeking views on continuing this closure for 2022 and 2023.

National Statistics publication that provides data on the tonnage and value of all landings of sea fish and shellfish by Scottish vessels, all landings into Scotland, the rest of the UK and abroad, and the size and structure of the Scottish fishing fleet and employment on Scottish vessels.

Inshore Fisheries wild wrasse harvesting privacy notice

New posts to help businesses navigate EU Exit processes.

New strategy to promote sustainability.

Information for owners and Masters of licenced fishing vessels on the Outer Hebrides Inshore Fisheries Pilot area.

Information and guidance on marking fishing creels deployed within 12 nautical miles of Scottish baselines.

Up to £2 million of potential new opportunities to help fleet. 

More than 1,000 businesses now eligible for help.

New arrangement for trial period.  

An analysis and overview of consultation responses to proposed inshore fisheries pilot for the Inner Sound of Skye.

Electronic monitoring among range of actions.