Scotland’s fishing industry turns its attention back to the day-to-day business of catching fish during a two-day event in Aberdeen later this week.
Whatever happens beyond the Brexit transition, vessels will still go to sea and catch what they can under whatever rules apply.
A recent deal between the UK and EU caused uproar among fishers when they realised they would still be effectively operating within the Common Fisheries Policy for two more years.
This week’s trade showcase, Scottish Skipper Expo International Aberdeen, being held on Friday and Saturday, is all about the latest technology and services available to the fleet.
Other kinds of businesses will be taking a keen interest in a conference devoted to the night as Aberdeen’s business and civic leaders try to diversify the local economy.
Business organisation Aberdeen Inspired has recently launched an Inspired Nights festival, following the success of the inaugural Aberdeen Restaurant Week earlier this year.
It is on throughout this week and includes a conference at Brewdog on Castlegate tomorrow, when speakers will focus on topics including nightlife culture, urban life at night, health and safety, and Scottish licensing.
High street bellweather Marks & Spencer is due to announce final results on Wednesday.
North and north-east retailers can probably treat the figures as an accurate barometer of which way the wind is blowing after some rather inconclusive performance data for the sector since the start of 2018.
While some big chains have done well, others – such as Maplin and Toys R Us have gone to the wall.
First quarter gross domestic product figures from the Office for National Statistics later this week should also help to shed some light on how the country’s economy is shaping up financially as the clock ticks towards Brexit next March.
