Cessnock Modifications lead to problems

On the 4th August 2010 I saw some fairly major remodelling of the Cessnock taking place just outside Mauchline. There was a digger infilling the old course of the burn and landscaping as underway on the banks of a freshly cut channel. I was concerned (that’s the...

Irvine Valley Problems

I received reports of coloured water that was affecting fishing on the Irvine over the weekend. Garry Anderson from Galston knew where the problem lay so we set off for a look this morning in the rain. The problem was a small landslide on the Gower Water at the top of...

Good Weather for spraying

Yesterday’s frost may well indicate that the end of spraying season in very nearly on us but with the sun shining again today it was still worth a last blast on stands that appeared unaffected. Where there is a bit of canopy cover, there should be no reason why...

Burnawn fish pass

I’ve spoken with the Roads Department about the necessary modifications to the new fish pass but am yet to hear their decision. After yesterdays heavy rainfall, I decided to nip to Galston this afternoon for a quick look to see how the pass would perform in...

Weekly Roundup

This has been another busy week at the Trust not least because Gillian is away to Egypt on holiday (she was needing some sun). As I haven’t managed any updates during the week, I’ve added this large post to cover the most interesting events off the week. I...