by Struan Candlish | Feb 21, 2018 | Conservation, Events, fishing, General
The ‘Rivers and Lochs in the Classroom’ project is a four year project which is being delivered to primary schools across the regions surrounding the Clyde Estuary by three Fishery Trusts/Foundations. The project is being delivered by Ayrshire Rivers Trust, the Clyde...
by Struan Candlish | Jan 31, 2018 | General
We collected our latest biennial report from the printers this afternoon. This will shortly making its way to all our members along with our most up to date newsletter. To receive a free copy of our biennial report and newsletter sign up to become a member and have...
by Struan Candlish | Jan 31, 2018 | General
Here is a link to the REVIEW OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF SALMON FARMING IN SCOTLAND Executive Summary and Main Report (http://www.parliament.scot/…/20180125_SAMS_Review_of_Enviro…). It is a lengthy document at 174 pages long with responses required by the 8th...
by Struan Candlish | Jan 31, 2018 | Events, General, Uncategorized
On Tuesday last week our chairman William Stafford (Bill to the staff and trustees) stepped down from the chair of Ayrshire Rivers Trust which he had been since 2013. Bill joined us as trustee in 2011. Over the last six or so years Bill has been a huge support to...
by Struan Candlish | Jan 23, 2018 | Conservation, General
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The act was a landmark piece of legislation for Scotland giving the public freedom to access and enjoy Scotland’s natural heritage provided they do it in a responsible manner. Depending...
by Struan Candlish | Jan 23, 2018 | Conservation, General
Here’s a link to an interesting article concerning animals recently treated with flea controlling chemicals. These treatments contain chemicals that have been found to be entering watercourses having harmful effects on fish as well as invertebrates. Of great...