by Stuart Brabbs | Feb 24, 2018 | Conservation
We have spent years driving for removal or easement of barriers in Ayrshire so we are pleased when we see nature take its course and does all the hard work for us such as happened at Lainshaw Weir at Stewarton recently. We revisited the dam today to see how things had...
by Stuart Brabbs | Feb 24, 2018 | Conservation, General
The A76 Cluverts on the Glaisnock Water have been a barrier to fish migration since they were installed around 30 years ago. Several years ago, ART approached Scotland Transerve for improvements to be included within their scheduled maintenance of the structures and...
by Stuart Brabbs | Feb 24, 2018 | Conservation, General
Sevenacres Weir is an impassable obstacle on the Lugton Water and is in our sights for a fish pass installation this summer. We met with SEPA WEF team yesterday to discuss the final design and make sure we hadn’t overlooked any aspects.There were several points...
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 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...