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She thanks all the panellists who took part in the hustings and Katharine Hay of The Scotsman for moderating the discussion. @TheSNP @ScotTories @ScottishLabour @ScotLibDems @ScottishGreens @ReformParty_UK #ScottishElections2026 #ScottishFishing #SFF #Hustings #ScotlandDecides

Chief Executive of the SFF, Elspeth Macdonald, was encouraged to see political parties being engaged on key issues, from fishing as a key plank of food security, conflicts with offshore wind and the importance of fishing the future of our coastal and island communities.

Today’s Scottish Election Hustings, hosted with @TheScotsman, brought together representatives from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of our sector.

Read more in The Scotsman: scotsman.com/hays-way/two-t…

Scottish Election hustings are officially underway. Today, we’re hosting an event with The Scotsman at Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, bringing together representatives from all five major parties to discuss the future of Scotland’s fishing industry.

Read more in The Scotsman: loom.ly/2wpo5u8

Today, in partnership with The Scotsman, we are hosting a Scottish Election Hustings event at the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood. Chaired by Katharine Hay of The Scotsman, the event brings together representatives from five major political parties.

During SFF’s parliamentary reception earlier this month, Donna Fordyce, CEO of Seafood Scotland, spoke about the deep connection between Scotland’s fishing industry and the people and communities it supports. #StandUpForFishing

⏳ One week to go. In conjunction with @TheScotsman, we will be hosting SFF’s National Hustings 2026 at the Holyrood Hotel in Edinburgh. The event will ensure the voices of Scotland’s fishing communities are heard. 🎣 #ScottishElections2026 #Hustings #SFF

David Watson, is one of the fishermen featured in #PrideInTheSeas2, which was unveiled last month at Holyrood. SFF brought together MSPs, calling on the next government to listen to the real stories at the heart of the industry and to #StandUpForFishing. #ScottishFishing

Reflecting on the SFF’s May manifesto asks, Chief Executive Elspeth Macdonald reinforces the importance of standing up for Scotland’s fishing industry and the people at its heart. #SFF #StandUpForFishing #ScottishFishing

While the SFF has not always seen eye to eye with the Scottish Government on a range of policy areas that impact the fishing industry, Ms Gougeon was clear about its economic and cultural importance and vital role in supporting jobs in Scotland's island and coastal communities.

During SFF’s parliamentary reception earlier this month, we caught up with @TimEagleHI Tim Eagle, MSP for Highlands and Islands. Thank you to Mr Eagle for attending the reception and for signing our pledge to #StandUpForFishing. #SFF #FishingIndustry #SpatialSqueeze

We'll be supporting #Fish24 and encouraging everyone to support 🐟😀 14th May - 24 hours in fishing!

On Thursday 14 May, the SFF will proudly support #Fish24, a 24-hour social media celebration of the UK’s fishing and seafood sector, delivered in collaboration with @YourFishingNews We encourage our member associations and Scotland's wider fishing community to get involved!

SFF WARNS OF CFP RETURN THROUGH UK-EU TRADE DEAL The Scottish fishing industry has voiced serious concerns about the potential implications of the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement @sff_uk fishfocus.co.uk/sff-warns-of-c…

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has written to Government raising serious concerns about the potential implications of the proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement. Read the full statement here 🔗loom.ly/Qip29pI #SFF #StandUpForFishing

Robbie’s story speaks to the heart of Pride in the Seas 2 the determination to protect fishing not just as a livelihood today, but as a viable future for the next generation of coastal communities.

On Whalsay, fishing is more than an industry, it’s a way of life. For Robbie Jamieson, it’s also a family legacy. loom.ly/4_-Xd3I #PrideintheSeas2 #ScottishFishing #Sustainability #FishingHeritage