by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 19, 2014 | General, Invasives
We have been busy controlling Giant Hogweed along Ayrshire’s Rivers and in a few outlying areas which pose a threat to the control strategy. We have received a good few phone calls from concerned anglers and members of the public alerting us to the presence of...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 19, 2014 | Events, General
We are always looking to raise funds for the Trust and we do so through our annual membership scheme, fisherman’s supper and quiz night. This year we have decided to add something a bit different and hold a fly tying competition. Please have a look at the rules...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 12, 2014 | General
On the way home this evening we dropped into Catrine to see what progress had been made at the Dam. With water levels dropping back to a workable height, I expected to see progress this evening and I wasn’t disappointed. The concrete base that that stabilises...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 12, 2014 | General
Gillian and I set off early to the Tweed Foundation’s offices at Melrose this morning. We were attending the RAFTS regional meeting at which we discussed many issues including future projects, project funding current work and last but not least, RAFTS response...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 11, 2014 | General
Following our blog post of the 19th May that highlighted a disease outbreak at a local fishery, I am pleased to report that the Fish Health Inspectorate has this week given them the green light to reopen and restock. This popular wee fishery has been sorely missed by...
by Stuart Brabbs | Jun 10, 2014 | General
Helen and Gordon are on their way to Inverness tonight for electrofishing team leader training. CPD is important for the staff as it keeps us up to date with the latest developments and requirements within our profession and SFCC organised training courses such as...