Invasives update (CIRB Project)
This years CIRB project (controlling invasive weeds) is now well under way and by now most of the Giant Hogweed control around Ayrshire has been completed. The contractors have been working hard while we had good weather and have delivered their contracts on time. We...Black Rocks weirs Complete!!!!!!!!
After about 10 months and many setbacks along the way, we can now report that the work has finished and the entire structure is operational. The contractor has yet to remove their scaffold and reinstate the grass at the park but the structural works are complete and...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...Black Rocks update
I&H Boland aim to complete the Black Rocks weirs this week. With low levels prevailing, they took the opportunity to install the fish pass blocks in the upper weir today. Each block weighed around 1/4 tonne so it wasn’t going to be easy but with a kerb...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
