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Pollution on the Hag Burn, Irvine catchment.
I was just in the door this evening when I received a call from two Irvine Bailiffs concerned about pollution they had found on the Hag Burn near Galston. They had called SEPA at 4.30pm but were told that someone would try to attend tomorrow. They didn't feel this was...
Photos from Catrine this morning
I returned to Catrine first thing this morning to see the shutters come off yesterday's concrete pours. Everything seems fine and the joiners quickly set about fitting the formwork for the crest of the weir that they hope to pour tomorrow. Over the weekend, water will...
Catrine fish rescue 25/06/14
This time we had a weeks notice of a requirement for a fish rescue. Things are much easier to plan and deliver when adequate notice is given and the team arrived at Catrine yesterday morning at 8.30am ready to remove whatever fish they could from below Anderson's as...
Irvine Valley
We were back at Darvel this afternoon meeting with fish pass designers in an effort to take forwards the local angling club's hopes for improved fish passage at the Mill Dam. We now have to wait for more accurate costings to come in to us and then we will start the...
Concrete set at Catrine
After a few days off, I visited Catrine Dam yesterday morning expecting to see Anderson's work complete as I was under the impression that the contractor had planned to work last weekend to ensure they made the most of the dry weather. They did, but not on Anderson's...
CIRB project update – Giant Hogweed Control
We have been busy controlling Giant Hogweed along Ayrshire's Rivers and in a few outlying areas which pose a threat to the control strategy. We have received a good few phone calls from concerned anglers and members of the public alerting us to the presence of the...
Salmon Fly Tying Competition
We are always looking to raise funds for the Trust and we do so through our annual membership scheme, fisherman's supper and quiz night. This year we have decided to add something a bit different and hold a fly tying competition. Please have a look at the rules and...
Progress at Anderson’s
On the way home this evening we dropped into Catrine to see what progress had been made at the Dam. With water levels dropping back to a workable height, I expected to see progress this evening and I wasn't disappointed. The concrete base that that stabilises the...
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River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
