Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association

Try our recipe of the week - South American Jar salad

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Delicious MSC certified herring celebrated as Sustainable Seafood September 2026 campaign launches

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The Scottish mackerel and herring fishery has a low carbon footprint compared to most other types of food production, making these delicious, fish a great food choice for the environmentally conscious consumer.

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Traditionally known as the 'silver darlings', herring was the foundation of many of our fishing communities around the coast.

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The importance of the herring to Scottish society and its cultural and economic development is immense, with there being evidence of herring fisheries in Scotland from Medieval times onwards.

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Scottish herring and mackerel fishers are committed to sustainable practices, and are engaged in pioneering science initiatives to sample and assess stocks to provide data and information that aids sensible and pragmatic fisheries management.

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Try our recipe of the week - Stuffed peppers with Rice and BBQ mackerel

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Smoked herring - kippers - are a great breakfast treat

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The Artemis BF60 has enjoyed an excellent start to the North Sea herring season, encountering productive marks of good-sized fish

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Scottish North Sea herring is the perfect fish for all kinds of different recipe ideas, including for the summer barbecue.

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