Creel to Meal

Creel to Meal was a public engagement project created by GSF director Dr Deborah McNeill to help share the outcomes of a research project looking at improving creel catch selectivity in the Nephrops fisheries. The research project was undertaken by Drs Deborah McNeill, David Bailey and Nicholas Beavers from the University of Glasgow in partnership with the Scottish Creel Fishermen's Federation.


Creel to Meal ran two foodie events showcasing high quality cookery using the Nephrops and the bycatch from the creels. One was a four course meal at Stravaigin, and the other was posh scampi at Drygate. There was also a stand at the Kelvingrove Museum family day during GSF 2015 replicating the research method using a paddling pool and toy fish. These events were funded by the Year of Food and Drink coordinated by Event Scotland.  

Slideshow Overview

https://youtu.be/zjvJAdQuHrI 

Photo Credit: Dr Zan Mulligan

Logo image for the Creel to Meal project. It is a circular badge with a cartoon langoustine in the centre, around the edge it says ‘Exploring the journey Nephrops make from the seas to our plate’ and ‘Meet the creel fishermen and scientists that are working together along the way’.

Funders: 

- University of Glasgow

- Scottish Government 

- Year of Food and Drink (Event Scotland)

- Scottish Creel Fisherman's Federation

Cartoon image of a green crab surrounded by fish and clams.

The Science

Learn about the scientific research behind Creel to Meal

Three cartoon lobster.

Events

Catch a sample of the events ran for the Creel to Meal project

Cartoon image of some fish in drawers.

Activities

Dive into the fun activities and recipes created to support Creel to Meal