Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson has added his name to a Motion laid in the Scottish Parliament commemorating the 125th anniversary of Scotland’s worst ever fishing tragedy.
Speaking from the Scottish Parliament, Mr Stevenson said:
“Fishing is one of Banff & Buchan’s longest and proudest traditions, and for many fishermen that history is in their blood. They accept the realities of the industry which are often harsh physically for rewards that are often variable.
“Sadly, the loss of fishermen’s lives in the course of their work out at sea is one which is all too often a consequence of that tradition.
“It is therefore right and proper that our Parliament should keep this at the forefront of our thoughts when dealing with issues of importance to the industry, and it is appropriate that we remember the events of October 1881 when 189 East coast fishermen lost their lives.
“This is an ever present reminder of the true cost of our fish.”
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Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
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