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15/03/2004
Anglers offer Scotland £113m in 'reel' economic benefits
Angling is worth £113 million a year for Scotland's economy and supports almost 3,000 jobs, according to a new report published today.
The report, 'The Economic Impact of Game and Coarse Angling in Scotland', produced by Glasgow Caledonian University and Cogentsi Research International, included the results of surveys of anglers and fishery owners throughout Scotland, which was divided into seven regions for the purpose - Dumfries and Galloway, Borders, Central, North East, Highlands, Western Isles, and Orkney and Shetland.
Deputy Environment and Rural Development Minister Allan Wilson said that the sport of game and coarse angling, not only helped foster an appreciation of Scotland's natural resources, but also brought "clear economic benefits" to rural areas.
He added: "Angling is reputedly Britain's biggest participative sport. For a long time, there has been a perception that angling was important to the Scottish economy. This report makes that perception a reality.
"The Executive gave a commitment in our Partnership Agreement to continue to promote access for anglers to watercourses. We all know how valuable our fish are in natural heritage terms, and we know how much we should be promoting this sport. This report has shown us just how much a sustainable angling sector can add to Scotland's economy too."
Mr Wilson said that new legislation was planned this Parliament to address issues such as fishing methods, access and management.
"I want to see the further development of sustainable fisheries for game and coarse fishing. I look forward to engaging with all those interested in the future of angling in Scotland in the coming months," he added.
(gmcg)
The report, 'The Economic Impact of Game and Coarse Angling in Scotland', produced by Glasgow Caledonian University and Cogentsi Research International, included the results of surveys of anglers and fishery owners throughout Scotland, which was divided into seven regions for the purpose - Dumfries and Galloway, Borders, Central, North East, Highlands, Western Isles, and Orkney and Shetland.
Deputy Environment and Rural Development Minister Allan Wilson said that the sport of game and coarse angling, not only helped foster an appreciation of Scotland's natural resources, but also brought "clear economic benefits" to rural areas.
He added: "Angling is reputedly Britain's biggest participative sport. For a long time, there has been a perception that angling was important to the Scottish economy. This report makes that perception a reality.
"The Executive gave a commitment in our Partnership Agreement to continue to promote access for anglers to watercourses. We all know how valuable our fish are in natural heritage terms, and we know how much we should be promoting this sport. This report has shown us just how much a sustainable angling sector can add to Scotland's economy too."
Mr Wilson said that new legislation was planned this Parliament to address issues such as fishing methods, access and management.
"I want to see the further development of sustainable fisheries for game and coarse fishing. I look forward to engaging with all those interested in the future of angling in Scotland in the coming months," he added.
(gmcg)
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