by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 28, 2011 | General
As you may be aware we hold an Annual Fisherman’s Supper at the Kylestrome Hotel in Ayr. This year’s Supper will be a celebration of our 10th anniversary as a Trust, and we would be delighted if you could come along and join us on this special evening. Tickets are £25...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 19, 2011 | General
The long awaited River Doon Fisherman’s map will soon be available. Harriet Ellis, a fantastic local artist, produced the map in consultation with Carlos van Heddegem and trust staff. The quality of the drawings and the level of detail required to fit in all...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 9, 2011 | fishing
It is easy to check if the fish you have just landed is a grilse or a salmon by reading scales taken from the fish. Thats okay if your have access to the right equipment and have the experience required to “read scales”, but if you don’t then the...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 3, 2011 | General
Ayrshire Rivers Trust seek applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Senior Biologist. Application form, job description and job specification can be downloaded here. The closing date for applications is Monday 24th October 2011. It is intended...
by Stuart Brabbs | Sep 30, 2011 | General
Slow progress is being made on the Kilmarnock Water at the Black Rocks waterfalls. The aim is to ease fish passage over the Black Rocks and the concrete slab by creating 2 weir pools below the falls which should provide adequate depth for fish to avoid the poachers...
by Stuart Brabbs | Sep 23, 2011 | Conservation
ART ran a water vole training course today for East Ayrshire Coalfield Environment Initiative. Working with local organisations on such projects is a great way to ensure that Ayrshire LBAP continues to gather data on these animals and identify surviving populations...