THE value of fish landings is at a record high, according to the Scottish Government’s sea fisheries statistics.
Mackerel continues to be the most valuable stock, accounting for £169 million of Scottish landings.
Overall, the quantity of fish landed by Scottish-registered vessels in 2016 rose by three per cent from the previous year to 453,300 tonnes, and the total value surged 29 per cent to £563 million.