Situated in a wonderful collection of historic buildings overlooking the harbour of the picturesque East Neuk fishing port of Anstruther, The Scottish Fisheries Museum is a national institution with an international reputation. During an epic journey through 10 extensive galleries, visitors explore the exhibits and learn about the different fishing methods, fisher people’s lives, and the fishing industry’s impact on our communities. Our principal aim is to excite informed interest in the development of the Scottish commercial fishing industry among people of all ages in and beyond Scotland. The core story that we have to tell is the history of how, through a constant process of innovation, the Scottish fisheries became such an important part of the lives of so many Scots.
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🚨 With the safety of our visitors, volunteers and team in mind, Discovery Point & RRS Discovery will be closed on Friday 24th January. We'll reopen at 10am on Saturday 25th January as usual. Verdant Works Museum will remain open as usual throughout. Keep safe, all!
Uncover the Hidden History of Buckhaven Harbour at the Scottish Fisheries Museum Are you fascinated by maritime history and hidden gems? ⚓ The Scottish Fisheries Museum's new exhibition, Buckhaven's Hidden Harbour, takes you on a captivating journey through the lost harbour of Buckhaven, brought to life by the inspiring work of local schoolchildren from Mountfleurie primary. Through the pupils' own curation, the exhibition explores the harbour's construction in 1838, its bustling past, and the dramatic storm of 1937 that forever altered its fate. 🌊 Buckhaven's Hidden Harbour is a testament to the power of local communities and the enduring legacy of the past. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn about this fascinating piece of Scottish history! Entry is included within Museum general admission. The pupils’ work was part of a Scotland-wide project ‘Workforce for the Future’ funded by Art Fund and organised by Museums Galleries Scotland. #Community #Lifelonglearning #Scotland
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Museums and galleries are essential to Scotland’s culture and economy – and MSPs must empower them to thrive. In this piece for Holyrood Communications, I call for politicians to give museums the funding they need to secure their futures and fulfil their potential as community assets:https://lnkd.in/eYmemB7u Museums and galleries play an important role in developing the wellbeing, education, and confidence of our communities. But our research at Museums Galleries Scotland shows that museums are facing serious financial shortfalls. With the right support from MSPs, the museum sector can build its resilience and help realise our shared ambitions for a healthier, happier, and more inclusive Scotland.
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📅 Check out our events and training page for a range of talks, workshops, and training sessions aimed at the museum sector workforce: https://lnkd.in/enwGcDzF Upcoming events include: 28th Jan | Museums Galleries Scotland: Lunch and Learn: Interview skills 29th Jan | Arts Marketing Association: How to Create Great Short Form Video with Capcut 5th Feb | Museums Galleries Scotland: Digital Marketing Modern Apprenticeship information session 10th Feb | Museums Galleries Scotland: Museums and Galleries Technician Apprenticeship information session 19th Feb | National Museums Scotland: Introduction to integrated pest management 20th Feb | Association for Cultural Enterprises: Retail at cultural venues 📸: Ryan McGoverne
Some highly interesting and insightful talks on this roster 👇
Bicentennial Research Leader - Professor of Fisheries Conservation - Co-Academic Lead of the Lyell Centre, at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
Not long to our Fisheries Conservation conference, still time to register - 18-19th February 2025 at Heriot-Watt University and hosted by The Lyell Centre ...register here....26 talks submitted so far https://lnkd.in/eEKj-CJc · Fishery Policies Update · A research update from the Marine Analytical Unit of the Scottish Government · Net Zero in the UK Seafood Supply Chain · Assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emission Sources in UK Fisheries · King scallops in Scotland: toward a coupled biophysical model using Lagrangian Particle Tracking and Dynamic Energy Budget Theory · Genetic and biogeochemistry markers of connectivity in king scallops · An analysis of the seasonal variations in meat yield for scallop fisheries in the UK and its economic viability for fisheries management · Scallop potting with lights: a new, low-impact method for catching European king Scallop · Impacts of the UK scallop fishery on seabed habitat and conservation features with a focus on potential management solutions · Investigating the effects of bait input in the Holderness crustacean fishery · Key results of the whelk Fishery Industry Science Partnership · Use of escape mechanisms in snow crab pots · Environmental Assessment of Scallop Innovation Gear (EASIG) · Smartrawl: the gateway to intelligent fishing · Survey-Landings Model (SLAM): a new length-based Bayesian model for stock assessment · Assessing the spawning time of European sea bass and its impact on effectiveness of the current fisheries closure · Insights from the Scottish fishing fleet on the critically endangered flapper skate; rare or a nuisance? · (TBC) A trial exploratory study on the effect of Offshore windfarms on fish · Atlantic Herring (Clupea harengus) in the Vestmannaeyjar Archipelago, Iceland: Prey Mapping to Inform Killer Whale Foraging Ecology · Ultimate Fighting Crab: Agonistic Behaviour, Dominance, and Recognition in the Edible Crab, Cancer pagurus (L.) · Impact of plastic on coastal communities in Viet Nam · The cost of marine plastic pollution on nearshore fishing communities in Viet Nam · Numerical simulation of transport of plastics from Red River to the coast of Vietnam · Reform of Scottish Inshore Fisheries and the blue demos · Developing an operational model for Scottish fisheries · Beyond Growth: Reshaping fisheries for a wellbeing economy
Connect and empower with equality 👏
UK Women in Fisheries connects and empowers women, to build a strong, supportive community to drive equitable change in the seafood industry. Read all about our Mission and Values online: https://lnkd.in/eaDz-H5G
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🎨 We’re looking to appoint a contractor for the evaluation of our Creative Minds Fund. Launched in 2024, this fund supports museums to engage with people who have experience of mental health issues. Applications for this contract close on February 3rd. To apply, visit our website at: https://lnkd.in/emzAxigY 📸: Aberdeen Art Gallery. Credit: VisitScotland and Kenny Lam
An authentic and insightful exhibition that's well worth a visit 🐟
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗗𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 We're excited to share that the Scottish Fishermen's Federation , #PrideintheSeas exhibition will be opening Tomorrow at the Denny Tank in Dumbarton. Experience the powerful stories of 12 remarkable individuals from Shetland to Berwickshire, captured by acclaimed photographer Ian Georgeson Photography. Meet the skippers, deckhands, and marine scientists who make our sector thrive. 📍 Scottish Maritime Museum, Dumbarton 📅 18 January - 12 April 2024 Join us in celebrating the dedication of our fishing communities and their commitment to sustainable seafood. Find all 12 stories here: https://loom.ly/e7nfdbs #ScottishFishing #MaritimeHeritage #scottishmaritimemuseum
The Reaper is a pretty special boat and a unique piece of history.... ....and it's not just the museum that thinks so! She is a member of the National Historic Fleet - a group of 200 vessels in the UK distinguished by: - being of pre-eminent national or regional significance - spanning the spectrum of UK maritime history - illustrating changes in construction and technology - meriting a higher priority for long term conservation. Your gift will enable us to preserve this national treasure for years to come - keep the Reaper sailing at: https://bit.ly/3ZuTRj2 REAPER is a Fifie sailing herring drifter, an example of the most popular design of fishing boat on the East Coast of Scotland for the greater part of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Originally built as a two masted sailing lugger by J & G Forbes of Sandhaven, near Fraserburgh, she is 70 feet long with a dipping lug foresail and a standing lug mizzen. First registered at Fraserburgh in 1902 (FR 958), REAPER moved to Shetland and was registered at Lerwick in 1908 (LK 707) where she had great success at the summer herring fishing. In the late 1930s she held the record catch of herring for Shetland, some 223 cran – almost a quarter of a million fish. She continued fishing until the outbreak of the Second World War when she was requisitioned by the Admiralty and saw service in the south of England. After the war she returned to fishing in Shetland and was working until 1957. In 1959 she was purchased by Zetland County Council for use as a ‘flit-boat’ carrying general cargoes and renamed Shetlander. She was retired in 1974 after the introduction of the Ro-Ro ferries and was subsequently purchased by the Scottish Fisheries Museum in 1975.
Since it's a new year, we couldn't help but share this again!
I recently spent a day at The Scottish Fisheries Museum, just outside St. Andrews. Linda Fitzpatrick, the Lead Curator, guided me through the evolution of Scotland's waterfronts—from the days of handmade salmon cobles to the modern era. The museum has spent decades meticulously preserving this vital component of Scottish history, a legacy that continues to shape much of the country today. Michael Donald, Business Manager at the museum, shared insights into the inception and growth of the collection. As a highly experienced fisherman, Michael understands better than most the crucial role fisheries play in Scotland's coastal communities. Over some exceptional scones in the museum’s café, we discussed the opportunity for aquaculture to be featured at the museum. While sea farms are now integral to Scotland, their history is relatively short compared to traditional fisheries. However, their benefit is undeniable, and their story is just as fascinating. That’s why I’m sharing this on my personal channel rather than Sibley Media. I’d like to invite my network in the Scottish aquaculture space to connect with Michael Donald about incorporating aquaculture into the museum’s growing exhibitions. There’s no better place for Scottish aquaculture to share its story than The Scottish Fisheries Museum. Don’t hesitate to reach out to him! Enjoy the video.