Marine Scotland -
Compliance
Formerly the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency

Protecting fish stocks to balance the needs
of the industry and the environment



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On 1 April 2009, The Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency (SFPA) was merged with the Scottish Government Marine Directorate and Fisheries Research Services (FRS) to form Marine Scotland – Scotland’s new marine management organisation.

Marine Scotland is a Directorate of Scottish Government. For further information on Marine Scotland see Marine Scotland



This website relates to ‘Marine Scotland – Compliance’, and provides information about our function, our resources and a little about what we do to assist in the efforts to conserve fish stocks for the benefit of both the fishing industry and the nation as a whole.

This website will continue to be maintained by Marine Scotland - Compliance during this transitional period.

Latest News

Marine Scotland established

Marine Scotland was launched on 1 April 2009, it combines the functions of the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, the Fisheries Research Services and the Marine Directorate.

Fleet Gathering


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 The First Minister was the principle guest at the Commissioning Ceremony held as part of the fleet gathering to mark the entrance into service of Hirta.

Lamlash Bay no take zone (NTZ) (Marine Reserve)

The Scottish Government issued a Statutory Instrument (SSI) which prohibits all fishing for sea fish within Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran

Long service awards for Marine Scotland - Compliance staff


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 Staff with over 30 years service gathered with their families and colleagues at Cruise Liner Terminal, Leith.

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