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Monkfish (Lophius piscatorius) plays a significant role in Aberdeen's seafood industry, with its white, firm flesh highly prized by both domestic and international markets. The city's strategic location on the North East coast of Scotland provides direct access to rich fishing grounds, making it a key hub for landing and distributing this valuable species. Businesses like Aberdeen Fish Company and Joseph Robertson are prominent in handling Monkfish, contributing to the local economy.
Aberdeen boasts substantial processing capacity, with several facilities dedicated to filleting and preparing Monkfish for various culinary applications. Peterhead, a short distance north, is a primary landing port for Monkfish, with catches then transported to Aberdeen for further processing and distribution. The trade supports numerous jobs in fishing, processing, and logistics, with Monkfish often featuring prominently in the daily fish market auctions at Aberdeen Fish Market, attracting buyers from across the UK and Europe.
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
Frasherburgh, Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire