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National Fishing Remembrance Day 2026

  • Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
  • Date lodged: Thursday, 14 May 2026
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S7M-00001

That the Parliament recognises National Fishing Remembrance Day 2026, which took place on 10 May 2026; understands that the day serves as an opportunity to remember and honour those who have lost their lives in the UK fishing industry; recognises the importance of the fishing sector to many coastal and rural communities across Scotland and the wider UK; believes that commercial fishing remains one of the most dangerous professions in the country, with around 11,000 people working in often challenging and unpredictable conditions at sea; acknowledges the lasting impact that tragedies within the fishing industry have on families, friends and local communities; recognises the work of organisations such as The Fishermen’s Mission in supporting current and former fishermen and their families, and believes that National Fishing Remembrance Day also provides an important opportunity to continue raising awareness of safety at sea, improved working practices and support for those employed within the industry.


Supported by: Max Bannerman, Colin Beattie, Dawn Black, Miles Briggs, Victor Currie, Tim Eagle, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Kenneth Gibson, Craig Hoy, Jamie Langan, Julie MacDougall, Duncan Massey, Helen McDade, Laura Moodie, Mark Simpson, David Torrance