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11 June 2026
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S7W-00980 Tim Eagle: To ask the Scottish Government what its response is to the Heriot Watt University report, Offshore Wind and the Spatial Squeeze: A Plausible Future, Layout for the North Sea, which states that "projected and operational offshore wind developments would cover approximately 58,500 square kilometres of the North Sea, rising from around 1% of the basin today to about 11% by 2050”, and how this could impact Scotland’s fishing...
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11 June 2026
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Supported by: Colin Beattie, Kim Schmulian, Clare Haughey, David Torrance, Miles Briggs, Heather Anderson* *S7M-00284 Finlay Carson: Recognising the Contribution of Elspeth Macdonald to Scotland's Fishing Industry—That the Parliament recognises the outstanding service and contribution of Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, as she announces her intention to retire in March 2027; notes that she has served in the role since 2019 and has become what it considers to be one of the most influential and respected voices in the UK seafood sector; acknowledges her leadership during a period of significant change and challenge for the industry, including the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving fisheries and environmental policies; commends her work in representing Scotland’s fishermen and coastal communities at the highest levels of government and beyond, as well as her role in ensuring that the voice of the sector has been clearly and consistently heard; recognises her successful efforts in advocating collaboratively with industry and communities; thanks her for her years of dedicated service, professionalism and unwavering commitment to Scotland’s fishing industry, and wishes her every success in her retirement.
Official Report
Meeting date:
11 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 11 June 2026 [Draft]
It is a constituency that has a bit of everything, from incredible beaches and historic fishing harbours to market towns, an industrial port, a small city, beautiful glens and a Munro.I moved to Stonehaven, in the north of the constituency, at the age of 13 when my family’s circumstances and my father’s job brought him to work in Aberdeen as part of the oil...
Official Report
Meeting date:
11 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 11 June 2026 [Draft]
It is a constituency that has a bit of everything, from incredible beaches and historic fishing harbours to market towns, an industrial port, a small city, beautiful glens and a Munro.I moved to Stonehaven, in the north of the constituency, at the age of 13 when my family’s circumstances and my father’s job brought him to work in Aberdeen as part of the oil...
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11 June 2026
Urgent and emergency questions updated 10 January 2024
It was answered by Derek Mackay MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work. 20 March 2018 Kate Forbes MSP (SNP) asked an urgent question on Brexit Transition Agreement (Fishing Industry). It was answered by Fergus Ewing MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity. 21 February 2018 Liam McArthur MSP (LD) asked an urgent question ...
Official Report
Meeting date:
9 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 09 June 2026 [Draft]
Fraserburgh harbour has a master plan that looks to future proof one of Scotland’s key fishing ports. Peterhead port, with links to fishing, energy and trade, is already a massive asset for Scotland.
Official Report
Meeting date:
9 June 2026
Meeting of the Parliament 09 June 2026 [Draft]
Fraserburgh harbour has a master plan that looks to future proof one of Scotland’s key fishing ports. Peterhead port, with links to fishing, energy and trade, is already a massive asset for Scotland.
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8 June 2026
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S7W-00881 Ariane Burgess: To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports regarding the Bakkafrost Loch Torridon marine salmon farm site, where fish were allegedly found after the site had been declared fallow and weekly sea lice records were reportedly retrospectively altered, what assessment it has made of whether official reporting requirements were misrepresented; what powers the Fish Health Inspectorate has to investigate inaccurate or misleading declarations and retrospective changes to records, and what penalties, enforcement action or other sanctions have been, or could be, imposed in response.
SPICe briefings
Date published:
5 June 2026
Planning in Scotland: An introduction - Development Management
Development that does not need an application for planning permission: Certain types of development do not need an award of planning permission, principally under two specific systems outlined below:
Permitted development: Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 defines development as:
...the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land, or the operation of a marine fish...
SPICe briefings
Date published:
5 June 2026
Planning in Scotland: An introduction
Development that does not need an application for planning permission: Certain types of development do not need an award of planning permission, principally under two specific systems outlined below:
Permitted development: Section 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 defines development as:
...the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over or under land, or the making of any material change in the use of any buildings or other land, or the operation of a marine fish...
