David Gilchrist

Secretary, Anglo Scottish Fishermen's Association.
Secretary, South of Scotland Fishermen's Training Association.
Views are my own.

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

@BordersRayLD @Rachael2Win

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

Scottish Fishermen's Federation and Anglo Scottish Fishermen's Association are hosting a Scottish Election Hustings in Gunsgreen House, Eyemouth on Friday 10th April at 12.00
The focus will be the fishing industry as a whole, the impacts of spatial squeeze.

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

Also welcome, anyone whose business is related to the fishing industry, the traditions and sustainability of your communities.
Make YOUR voice COUNT.
Support the South Scotland Fishing Industry AND your Communities.
#eyemouth #Dunbar #burnmouth #seacliff #Portsmouth #stabbs #SFF

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

This Hustings is for the whole of South Scotland and as the sustainable of all the harbours from Burnmouth to Port Seton are entwined, all member vessels and crew are welcome.
Let me know if you can attend AND if you have any specific questions you wish to put to panelists.

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

Having met and engaged in dialogue with politicians of most persuasions during the last Scottish Parliament, can I ask just one thing?
Policy and the betterment of Scotland first, ideology at the bottom of your priorities, please?

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

So wish Purdah applied to the Trolls who can't/won't debate, but spend their time abusing candidates.
People who have the courage to put themselves forward for election, regardless of party, deserve respect, not abuse.
Would those keyboard warriors be stand up and be counted?

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

@fincarson @jackie_mccamon Thanks for your support for the fishing industry, always prepared to listen and advocate on our behalf.

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

@Rachael2Win Thanks for your support of the local fishing industry, always prepared to listen and advocate on our behalf.

[Kieran Andrews @KieranPAndrews]

SNP source: "The south of Scotland could make or break our majority. It’s so finely balanced."

Tory source: “The south is the only part we may hold out.”

Analysis for @ITVBorderRB @ITVborder on why Holyrood is a series of regional elections.
https://t.co/wF95gKKkKn

[SFF @sff_uk]

At the heart of Scotland’s fishing industry are people who show resilience, adaptability and a commitment to innovation everyday.

You can find out more about our work here: https://t.co/JFnRhXgvvc

#SFF #ScotlandFishing

[The Fishing Daily @FD_Editor]

Scottish Fishing Industry Cannot Become "Casualty of Green Energy Obsession”
https://t.co/jQ80C9arCf

#Scottishfishingnews #scottishfishingindustry #fishingnewsScotland #commercialfishingnews #fishingnews #dailyfishingnews #TimEagleMSP #ScottishOffshoreWind #RusselFindlay

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

Sea Survival in Kirkcudbright, Saturday 22nd November

[SFF @sff_uk]

The SFF is proud to thrive under the strong female leadership of President Hannah Fennell.

Elected in 2023, Hannah began working in the fishing sector as a researcher with Orkney Fisheries Association in 2017, before becoming its CEO in 2020.

#WomenInFishing #SFF

[SFF @sff_uk]

Our CEO Elspeth Macdonald challenging the rationale for an Ecocide (Scotland) Bill when there is no evidence, only beliefs and feelings, that one is required.

[SFF @sff_uk]

Today the SFF today welcomed the Scottish Government’s “common sense” announcement of management measures for offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).

Please find our statement from Chief Executive Elspeth Macdonald.

#SFF #ScottishFishermensFederation

[SFF @sff_uk]

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation is calling for an immediate halt to offshore wind consents.

Read our full response: https://t.co/hiYFLXQyvx

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

And all that is before anyone considers the corrosion of the metal anchors and chains or the effects of Sea water on the tons of concrete being pumped into our seas! But, hey ho, as long as we say its Green and Clean 😡

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

The phrase "clean energy" is a falsehood, they are racing ahead of the science, they have no idea of the harm the leeching of toxic chemicals from the gear boxes, the degradation of the blades or multiple other factors will have on Marine life.

[David Gilchrist @GilchDJ]

All lhrough the water course and that's before they fully study the effects of the electromagnetic fields generated by the inter array and grid connection cables will have on migratory realise, not just commercially harvested species but endangered ones