Water vole update
We recently introduced a supplementary stock of water voles to the Darley Burn in Troon. Three weeks following the reintroduction, field signs are abundant and we are confident that they are doing well. From last year’s experience we know that water voles can...RIVER AYR ALERT!!!!!!!
Himalayan Balsam was found on the lower River Ayr today. This is disappointing to say the least but not something that hasn’t been expected to occur at some point. I was spraying the few surviving Giant Hogweed plants on the Craigie stretch when I came across 4...Kilmarnock Water, CSO Replacement Project
I’ve just realised that I haven’t posted an update for the major engineering works that are underway on the Kilmarnock Water for some time. Fortunately I was in the town this evening to pick up my daughter and I had a quick look to see what progress had...Riparian habitat
The River Ayr has a variety of riparian woodlands along its length and it’s nice to see areas where standing deadwood is left untouched until it eventually falls naturally. Last week I heard the unmistakeable squawking of young birds in a nest waiting for their...Other works underway In the Irvine Catchment
Kilmarnock Water Dean Ford is scheduled for replacement by a bridge but agreements have yet to be reached with householders. In the meantime, the old footbridge is in need of underpinning as the central foundation is undermined. I & H Borland are agin the...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
