Scottish fishermen warn industry is at risk of being ‘crushed’

The SFF also said “completely unreasonable” demands were being made by under the post-Brexit trade and cooperation agreement with the EU.

Ms Macdonald said access to UK fishing waters must not be used as a bargaining chip in resetting relationships with Europe.

She added: “If the EU wants revised arrangements on access to our waters after the adjustment period then that must be fully paid for in quota shares.”

The Scottish government said it would always seek to secure the “best possible outcome” for access to fisheries.

A spokesperson added: “We fully understand the need to balance the growth of the offshore renewables sector with continued investment in Scotland’s fisheries, seafood and wider marine sectors and the communities and jobs which rely on them.

“We will need to make the right choices about how we develop and use Scotland’s marine space sustainably.

“We will continue to engage closely with the fishing industry, as key partners, in developing those plans.”

The UK government has been approached for comment.