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Darren Clark Wins Young Fisherman of the Year Award

  • Submitted by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 22 May 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-17621

That the Parliament congratulates Bunessan-born fisherman, Darren Clark, on being awarded the prestigious Young Fisherman of the Year Award at the Fishing News Awards in Aberdeen on 7 May 2025; understands that Darren’s journey in the fishing industry began at the age of 12 when he started creel fishing and assisting trawlers at night; notes that Darren, now 28 years old, has built a successful business based in Dunbeg, managing four boats and employing 11 people; believes that his determination and hardworking nature were pivotal in his achievement of this award; recognises that Darren’s success has been driven by his ambition, from skippering the Kyrene to purchasing his first trawler, The Islander, at a young age; acknowledges the support of Darren’s colleagues and family, who cheered him on during the award ceremony, and wishes Darren continued success in his career, looking forward to the future of his fishing business.


Supported by: Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Annabelle Ewing, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Craig Hoy, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Brian Whittle