MSP adds her voice to HMPA protests
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant last week added her voice to those making impassioned pleas in the Scottish parliament against the SNP’s proposed Highly Protected Marine Areas. Mrs Grant,...
View ArticleMSPs rebel in fishing ban vote
How did your MSP vote on HPMAs? The post MSPs rebel in fishing ban vote appeared first on Campbeltown Courier.
View ArticleMP urges people to makes voices heard in fight against HPMAs
Brendan O’Hara MP has urged his constituents to leave the Scottish Government “in absolutely no doubt as to the strength of feeling that exists across Argyll and Bute on the issue of HPMAs”. The post...
View ArticleElectric dreams for Campbeltown-registered fishing boat
A Campbeltown-registered fishing boat, built in 1978, will soon be taking to Argyll’s waters as an all-electric vessel, in what is thought to be a commercial fishing first in Scotland and the UK....
View ArticleSouthend ecologist hits back at HPMA u-turn
A Kintyre ecologist has criticised the Scottish Government's decision not to implement HPMAs, following opposition from fishing communities The post Southend ecologist hits back at HPMA u-turn appeared...
View Article‘Great night altogether’ in honour of Carradale fishing heritage
The words “a great night altogether” could be heard echoing round Carradale Village Hall when locals and visitors gathered for an insight into the village’s fishing community. Attendees at the event on...
View ArticleCall for fisheries to join consultation
Argyll and Bute’s fishing industry and those connected with it are being encouraged to take part in a consultation on the Scottish Government’s Fisheries Management Strategy. MSP for the area Jenni...
View ArticleMachrihanish a fine venue for fishers
Machrihanish was the perfect venue for a sea angling shore competition last week The post Machrihanish a fine venue for fishers appeared first on Campbeltown Courier.
View ArticleStronvaar’s quizzers boost Nancy Glen funds
Organiser Helen Gilchrist said: 'We send thoughts and love to the families and people of Tarbert and will help in any way we can.' The post Stronvaar’s quizzers boost Nancy Glen funds appeared first on...
View ArticleFishing fleets should be protected, finds survey
A new survey has revealed the majority of those living in Argyll and Bute believe fishing fleets should be safeguarded. As seas become more crowded with the emergence of offshore wind and renewables, a...
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