Slurry spreading
In the last two to three weeks, the volume of slurry that we’ve noticed spread on frozen fields has been incredible. At least in most cases, buffer strips have been left next to watercourses. Of course we understand that farmers take the opportunity to reduce...Public Consultation Launched
Public consultation on proposed consultation measures to introduce a licensing system for killing wild salmon in Scotland has today been launched by the Scottish Government. Details on the consultation and information on how you can respond can be found at:...Cheapside Street Weir progress
Two or so years since I first reported to Scottish Water that the weir at Cheapside Street in Kilmarnock was crumbling as a result of the work in the Kilmarnock Water, today I attended a meeting with Scottish Water, SEPA and Aecom to discuss options on stabilising the...River Doon Spate
Rainfall has kept the river levels up across Ayrshire in recent weeks with spate after spate raising waters near the bank tops and beyond. The Doon is slightly different to other Ayrshire Rivers due to the artificial levels supplied as compensation flow from Loch Doon...Dean Ford update
Over the holiday period, the Kilmarnock Water rose to one of the highest levels recorded in the last 10 years and predictably, there was a mass of timber carried downstream. At the new box culvert bridge being installed to replace the old ford, a substantial quantity...Photo Gallery
River Map Prints
We have three fine art map prints available to buy.
