by Stuart Brabbs | May 18, 2011 | General
The breach in the Doonholm Dam has now been made safer for canoeists. The remaining lower section of the breach was removed today opening it up for canoe passage. There was a good run in the water today but the entire flow was going through the breach. There are low...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 16, 2011 | General
On Sunday 29th May 2011 Doonholm Gardens will be open to the public through the Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. This is a great opportunity to see round these lovely gardens on the Bonnie Banks O’Doon. See here for details. The gardens are open from 2-5pm....
by Stuart Brabbs | May 12, 2011 | Invasives
No not an advert for healthy eating rather it is a message we want anglers on the Doon to adopt this year. Himalayan balsam is becoming established on the banks of the river and want to enlist the help of all Doon fishers to eradicate this invasive weed before it...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 12, 2011 | General
The River Irvine Angling Improvement Association are holding their AGM this Sunday evening (15th May, 7pm) at the Scout Hall, New Farm Loch Kilmarnock. Amongst the usual reports will be a discussion on the pro’s and con’s of establishing a district salmon...
by Stuart Brabbs | May 9, 2011 | General
Catrine Community Trust/East Ayrshire Council recently submitted an application to abstract up to 4cubic meters/sec of water from the River Ayr at Catrine to supply a hydro electric power scheme. The water would be taken from the river at Catrine Weir and returned...
by Stuart Brabbs | Apr 22, 2011 | General
Ayrshire’s rivers are not short of old weirs and the like. In many cases the mill and lades have either been redeveloped or little trace remains of their whereabouts, but a legacy of old weirs remain.Without maintenance these weirs eventually crumble. Over the...