
‘When all is said and done, life is first and foremost about salt fish.’ Halldor Laxness, Salka Valda (1931)
‘When all is said and done, life is first and foremost about salt fish.’ Halldor Laxness, Salka Valda (1931)
“The Scottish Seafood Association says exports to the EU are being hit by “red tape” delays between Scotland and France.”
The Herring Lassies of Scotland were a ‘threat’ to the norms of the day where women were expected to be quiet, work in the home and certainly not travel about. They ‘took the power to themselves’ explained Professor Heddle and ‘chose a voice for themselves’.
“The utter contempt shown by Westminster to Scottish fishermen is a disgrace”
Industry experts such as the Communities Inshore Fisheries Alliance have described the current situation as ‘unacceptable’ and a threat to the livelihoods of those working in the fishing industry and its supply chains.
Rules of origin will apply to where fish and shellfish are farmed, caught or processed.
“during the adjustment period each Party shall grant to vessels of the other Party full access to its waters to fish”
” the Agreement will by no means match the significant advantages that the UK enjoyed as a Member State of the EU. European Commission”
They had a language that was sophisticated and culturally diverse. They defied the social norms of their day and were a crucial workforce.
“As enthusiasm for the show gathered momentum, wood and rope was purchased to make stock pens, donations of cups for prize-winners were sought and judges found, with arrangements put in place for the ‘steamer’ to call along Stronsay with invited guests and visitors on ‘Show Day’.”