Kinclair Viaduct – Stinchar Catchment
In 2015 works were underway to repair parts of the Kinclair Viaduct on the Stinchar catchment. These repairs were to include bank reinforcements on the burn which runs under the viaduct and joins the Water of Assel about 50m downstream of the viaduct. Last year Struan...Surveys pre Gravel Cleaning
We’ve been planning to perform experimental gravel cleaning on a few sites on the Ayr that are affected by siltation or enrichment. The aim will be to see if by removing the fine sediments that choke the spawning beds, whether we can increase egg survival and...Catrine Dam fish counter
As Catrine Community Trust work towards their ambition of generating electricity from the revamped Hydro scheme that once delivered power to the Cotton mills in the village, ART staff paid the site a visit today after hearing that the Vaki Counter has been installed....Drumtree Water Fish Rescue
Gordon, Muir and I were at the Drumtree Water (a tributary of the Fenwick Water) last week to carry out a fish rescue ahead of the watercourse being diverted to allow the contractors to install a new water supply pipeline. A fish rescue was necessary as the section of...Charity Dinner & Fundraiser – November 18th 2016
We are pleased to announce the details of this years Charity Dinner & Fundraiser. Over the years the fisherman’s supper had been a success however we felt that it needed a change. We have been working in the background for a while and now have everything in...Pundeavon Reservoir restoration
Work has been progressing at Pundeavon reservoir all summer and contractors are making good progress with restoration of the valley following the removal of the Plan Dam. ART removed trout from this reservoir during 2015 to allow works to commence but the entire...Ponesk Burn recovery
Back in 2011 we rescued and relocated salmon and trout from the lower Ponesk prior to Scottish Coal relocating the burn to its current location late that year. This move was to allow them to access coal reserves below the old course of the river. As soon as we...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
