36 arrivals for the period Whitefish totalled 3,700 boxes from two Scottish trawl and a single Anglo longline landing. A couple of Scottish boats have returned to Rockall looking to use up the remainder of their monkfish and haddock quotas before the winter. Fishing has been patchy with loads of small haddock evident but not […]
Read MoreLargely the road widening and promenade project is complete. Just a few minor snags on Shore Street require attention together with the installation of some additional lighting. Transport Scotland was approached at an earlier stage in the project with regard to an opening ceremony but as we have had three transport ministers in as many […]
Read More67 arrivals for the period Whitefish totalled 11,100 boxes from nine Scottish trawl and seven Anglo longline landings. The Scottish effort is all but over at Rockall and only a couple of boats remain fishing for haddocks on the bank. The Anglo fleet continues to fish north and west of the Butt of Lewis for […]
Read MoreWe are pleased to report that the disruptive works are all but complete. The roads, pavements and cycleway have been resurfaced and fresh road markings applied. The Scottish Water pumping station kiosk is fully commissioned and the paved promenade complete. Outstanding tasks include installation of lighting, signposts and railings all of which will be done […]
Read More52 arrivals for the period Whitefish totalled 7,600 boxes from six Scottish trawl and seven Anglo longline landings. The Scottish effort west has dwindled with the boats either returning home for their summer refits or the lack of monkfish quota has forced them to change grounds. As yet there is no sign of squid returning […]
Read MoreThe project area has progressed well and the main areas of pavement, roadway, cycleway and quayside have been re-surfaced with base coat tar. The top coat will be applied in a week’s time. Work will be carried out overnight in order to reduce congestion and avoid the heat of the day. Paving, crossing points and […]
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