News
Doon Fencing Project
With the River Doon District Salmon Fishery Board generously making available a substantial sum of funding to assist landowners with fencing of riparian margins, we have been out and about visiting farmers and measuring up burns. So far we have agreements in principle...
Catrine Works update (Wednesday – 2 visits)
This morning I headed to Catrine to see what progress had been made to Andersons. Unfortunately there was no progress to erect formwork or pour concrete but after speaking to the site agent he informed me that they would hopefully be starting today. I had a look at...
Catrine Dam update
Work to the dam continues and I arrived yesterday morning to speak to the site agent about various concerns and was faced with a rapidly emptying Anderson's pool with at least one adult salmon swimming around in the mirky water. I call the office immediately and asked...
Catrine Dam update
I didn't manage to visit the dam towards the end of last week due to other commitments and as I didn't receive a phone call from the contractors I presumed nothing too much had changed due to high water levels preventing them from undertaking the temporary...
Doon Fencing Project
I've been visiting farms in the Doon catchment to encourage them to fence burns and water margins. The Doon DSFB has generously agreed to fund between 40 and 50% of the cost depending on the priority and expected benefits that will be achieved. I've added a couple of...
Progress at Catrine
I am aware of increasing concern over the plight of the impending salmon runs. Anglers and Club officials have contacted me seeking information on what is happening and that is why I am updating the blog so regularly with details as they become clear to me. I'm always...
River Ayr DSFB meeting
This is a quick reminder for those interested and wishing to attend; The next River Ayr DSFB meeting takes place on the 27th May at 7.00pm in Ayrshire Rivers Trust Offices, 1 Gibbs Yard, Auchincruive KA6 5HW This meeting is open to the Public although they have no...
Scales from the big fish
After looking at the scales removed from the big fish and receiving confirmation from another couple of biologist, I can reveal that the fish has just entered into it's 6th year of life. It spent two years in the river, one as a fry and the next as a parr before...
Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
