SSA Chief Executive Jimmy Buchan MBE on the Challenges and Opportunities Facing Scotland’s Seafood Sector

Scotland’s seafood sector remains one of the country’s most strategically important industries, supporting thousands of jobs, sustaining coastal communities and delivering world-class products to global markets. Yet businesses across the sector continue to face significant economic, political and operational pressures.
Scottish Seafood Association Hosts Royal Visit to Peterhead Fish Market

SSA was honoured to host Katrina Farquhar, Private Secretary to Their Majesties The King and Queen, at Peterhead Fish Market. She witnessed the final days of the shout auction and learned firsthand about the people, pride, and professionalism that define Scotland’s seafood sector.
SSA Chief Executive Jimmy Buchan Awarded MBE in New Year Honours

The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) is proud to announce that Chief Executive Jimmy Buchan has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours, recognising his outstanding services to the Scottish fishing industry.
SSA CEO Receives Freedom of City of London

Jimmy Buchan Awarded Freedom of the City of London in Honour of Lifetime Contribution to the Seafood Industry
Scottish Seafood Association Delegation Welcomed to Balmoral by Their Majesties

Scottish Seafood Association Delegation Welcomed to Balmoral by Their Majesties
Strengthening Scotland’s Seafood Future: SSA Meets First Minister at St Andrews House

On 20 May, Scottish Seafood Association CEO Jimmy Buchan met First Minister John Swinney for a one-to-one discussion following UK Government’s EU TCA announcement.