Simpson Fish are specialists in sourcing the best possible quality whole fish from the Shetland Islands. The fishing industry in Shetland is currently in the middle of an exciting period of growth.

The local fleet is expanding and modernizing in order to take advantage of the abundant fish stocks which gather around Shetland’s vast coastline.

The Shetland Islands are literally in the middle of the most prolific fishing grounds in Europe. Indeed, Shetland is the second largest whitefish landing port in the UK. We are dedicated to sourcing for our customers the finest, freshest whitefish available for the best possible value.
Simpson Fish - Tranquility LK63 Whitefish Trawler

New Tranquillity LK63 arrives

31st May 2018

Shetland is to welcome the latest addition to the whitefish fleet on Friday 1 June. The new Tranquillity skippered by Stuart Anderson of Whalsay has just been finishing its trials and is due to start fishing on Saturday 9 June. The 27.5m seine net vessel was built in Denmark. The boat is a significant boost to the fleet and to the market. Read the Shetland News report here.