Salmon Spawning Water of Girvan
Salmon spawning began over the last weekend. No doubt influenced by a return to colder weather acting as a catalyst for spawning behaviour. Have a look at our video, it’s not often salmon are as obvious in a river as they are now....Trout Spawning on the Stottencleugh Burn
Earlier than anywhere else in Ayrshire, trout begin spawning in the Stottencleugh Burn as the ground water inputs in this burn are cooler than other similar size burns in the catchment. These trout spawning at the head of the Ayr catchment are destined to fail. The...Salmon struggles
Every barrier and obstacle that salmon are confronted with on their journey back from sea saps energy, slows migration and consequently makes them more vulnerable to predation, poaching, disease and injury. Part of the Ayrshire Rivers Trust remit is to try and find...River Ayr Salmon Run
After an exceptionally dry spring and summer the weather broke at the end of September allowing salmon to run the river properly for the first time in months. This is a short video shot over 10 mins or so, there were plenty of salmon on display that morning....Eel Migration on the River Doon.
Follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rcNSnVSBLg&t=14s to watch numerous eels try to ascend a steep weir on the River Doon. With numbers of eels in serious decline across Scotland and Europe every barrier has an impact; depletion the fish of energy,...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
