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 Stuart Brabbs | Jan 31, 2018 | Conservation, fishing
As we approach the start of Salmon Fishing season in Ayrshire, Scottish Government has not yet responded to their Consultation on Conservation Measures for 2018. This is leading to confusion over what Clubs should print on their ticket for the coming season (on rivers...
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...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jan 17, 2018 | General
We are pleased to launch our VLOG early in 2018. The staff have long been aware of the power of social media and the Trust has gained huge following through this web site, Facebook, and Twitter. These pages give us an opportunity to regularly share what we do and the...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jan 17, 2018 | General
Very generously, the internationally renown artist Donovan has offered to help ART by donating some of the proceeds of his new single towards improvement works on the River Doon. Donovan has just released his latest single ahead of Burn’s night entitled...