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 Members Achieve Another Successful MSC Group Audit Result
The Scottish Seafood Association is proud to congratulate members participating in the MSC Group Scheme following another successful annual audit outcome.
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 Takes Scotland’s Seafood Voice to Westminster
The Scottish Seafood Association was in Westminster to ensure the needs of Scotland’s seafood sector and coastal communities were heard directly by policymakers.
SSA Hosts UK Government at ONE SeedPod to Advance UK–India Trade Opportunities
On 11th February 2026, the Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) hosted representatives from the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) at ONE SeedPod in Aberdeen to discuss the newly agreed UK–India trade deal and its implications for 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.
