The Camus an Lighe, Loch Ceann Traigh, Argyll, Oysters and Scallops Several Fishery Order 1997

Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order confers on John Timothy MacMillan (“the applicant”) for a period of 15 years the right of several fishery for oysters and scallops in part of Camus an Lighe, Loch Ceann Traigh, Argyll (article 2). The part of Loch Ceann Traigh to which the Order applies is described in Schedule 1. The location of the area is also shown on the definitive map (article 1(2)). A copy of the definitive map is held by the Scottish Office Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries Department, Pentland House, 47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh EH14 1TW and by the Post Office, Acharacle, Argyll. A representation of the definitive map is appended to this Note.

The Order requires the harvesting of oysters and scallops under the right of several fishery to be carried out manually by divers (article 3).

The Order prohibits the assignation or other transfer of the right of several fishery without the prior written consent of the Secretary of State (article 4).

The Order requires the limits of the area to be clearly marked and maintained on the bed and surface of the sea (article 5).

The depositing of oysters within the area is subject to the consent of the Secretary of State (article 6).

The Order provides that its effect will not prejudicially affect the rights of the Crown except with the Crown’s consent (article 7).

By virtue of section 2 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 this Order confers on the applicant the exclusive right to deposit, propagate, fish for and take oysters and scallops within the area described.