NESFLAG

NESFLAG has awarded £73k Coastal Communities Challenge Fund grant to 8 projects across Aberdeenshire. Read more here: nesflag.org.uk/eight-projects…

NESFLAG is celebrating the successful completion of the 2014-2020 programme with a series of films featuring our supported projects #emff #aberdeenshire #LocalDevelopment #fishing All the films can be viewed at youtube.com/playlist?list=…

@FSB_DavidG @LEADERabshire @signalfilmtv Thanks David. All the films are now available to watch at youtube.com/channel/UCemzo…

Great to see some of the projects that have worked through the North, South #Aberdeenshire & the North East Scotland Fisheries Local Action Group over the last 6yrs. £6.7m invested to help businesses & the community👏@nesflagEMFF @LEADERabshire. Top filming from @signalfilmtv💪

ℹ️ #Business potential available for new #seaweed cultivation at #Banff #Buchan #Aberdeenshire Interested individuals/organisations are invited to an online @Aberdeenshire & @norlightconsult presentation 🗓️7-8pm Thu 24 Jun 🌊bit.ly/Seaweed24 📰bit.ly/NR100621

Could #seaweed cultivation become a new business opportunity in #Aberdeenshire? We're hosting an online event to demonstrate opportunities for such operations along the #Banff and #Buchan coast. More here: online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/rele…

❗️Marine & Outdoor Tourism Restart Fund now open - #Aberdeenshire #Marine & #Boating #Tourism Operators & #Outdoor #Wildlife, #Adventure & #Activity Sector Tourism #Businesses ⬇️

❗️Open for eligible #Aberdeenshire #businesses the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund - @MarineScotland may provide #financialsupport for #shellfish #catchers & #producers & shellfish & #trout #aquaculture undertakings 🦐Vessels close Fri 26 Feb 🎣 Info bit.ly/21SPRF

NESFLAG has approved 10 new grants worth a total of more than £194k to projects across the Aberdeenshire coast. The grants form part of Aberdeenshire Council’s 2020-21 Coastal Communities Challenge Fund. nesflag.org.uk/ten-projects-f…

NESFLAG today launched a commissioned report on the NE Scotland seafood processing sector. ‘Future-Proofing the Seafood Industry’ offers a detailed analysis of the sector’s current status, and makes strategic recommendations for growth in a detailed action plan. Details below:

NE Scotland's £700m fish processing sector is a significant growth opportunity for region and could drive national #foodanddrink industry economic recovery, new study reveals online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/rele… #seafood @EconDevAbshire @nesflagEMFF @SeafoodScotland @Opportunity_NE1

Aberdeenshire Council has been awarded more than £442,000 from the Scottish Crown Estate to be spent on coastal community initiatives by March 31 2021. Find out how your business or community can apply here: online.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/apps/news/rele… #coastal #communities #funding @nesflagEMFF

⭐️New Funding Allocation Announced⭐️NESFLAG will deliver the new Coastal Communities Fund 2020-21 for Aberdeenshire Council. Applications up to £50k are encouraged from communities and businesses. Application deadline: 18th September 2020. More details: nesflag.org.uk/nesflag-to-del…

New NESFLAG applications are encouraged from South Aberdeenshire projects! Two final application rounds have been set for 2020. Get in touch if you know a fishing/community project which may be eligible. #fishing #funding #aberdeenshire nesflag.org.uk/new-applicatio…

A very productive day at @nesflagEMFF today. Great to hear all the projects are progressing. Our @AngusCouncil projects at Arbroath harbour are complete and here is Harbour master Bruce Fleming receiving NESFLAG signs to display at the harbour. #EMFF #Angus

Lots of wonderful local seafood on the menu at the Peartree Bistro in Fraserburgh today. A NESFLAG grant helped fund the set-up costs of this restaurant in 2018. @PeartreeBistro

The Peterhead Seafood Festival will be on Saturday 29 August this year (I'm a nervous wreck already).

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on European Territorial Cooperation (otherwise known as Interegg) programmes 2021-2027. It's open until 27 March. ruralnetwork.scot/news-and-event… @ScotRuralAction @Grow_Biz @WesterRossBios @CommunityLandSc @ScotIslandsFed @scvotweet

Good progress being made on the new facilities for #fishermen in Rosehearty. The building will house a chill room and ice machine, helping to preserve the quality of the mackerel catch. NESFLAG is funding this project with a £69k grant. #aberdeenshire #flag #fishing #funding

Highland & Moray FLAG along with @nesflagEMFF hosted a Swedish FLAG visit to Scotland, check out the video below to see what they got up to during their visit. A fantastic opportunity to share ideas on European level and how FLAGs are helping support coastal communities 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇸🇪

Insightful visit to Isle Martin this morning as part of the Scottish FLAG co-ordinators meeting. Sprat schooling on the sea surface and porpoise arriving on cue to showcase the wonderful wildlife of the west coast 🐟 🐬@islemartin