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Japanese knotweed control on the Stinchar.

by Struan Candlish | Sep 16, 2025 | Conservation, Invasives

We were on the River Stinchar yesterday undertaking a control programme for Japanese knotweed. Annually the Board collects a levy from anglers/angling clubs and syndicates which is then used to facilitate management, projects and monitoring across the catchment to the...

Fishery Management Scotland Recording Apps for download and use.

by Struan Candlish | Jun 26, 2023 | Conservation, General, Invasives

Working with Rivers Graduate Placement Scheme – Open for Applicants!

by Struan Candlish | Jan 18, 2023 | Conservation, Electrofishing, General, Invasives

If you are a recent graduate and are looking to gain work experience working with rivers then we are offering a 6 month paid placement between April and September. Through the placement we are offering the opportunity to gain experience of fisheries management which...

Working with Rivers: Trainee Placement Opportunity

by Struan Candlish | Feb 2, 2022 | Conservation, Electrofishing, Events, fishing, General, Invasives

Ayrshire Rivers Trust (ART), have secured funding for a 12-week paid trainee placement under the NatureScot’s Working with Rivers Programme. The trainee will receive practical on the job skills development, facilitated by both qualified Trust staff and external...

Garnock Balsam Bash: August 2nd

by Struan Candlish | Jul 27, 2021 | Conservation, Events, General, Invasives

Time: 9:30/10am – 12noon Where: Glengarnock in park to rear of football grounds. What: Hand pulling of Himalayan balsam, no experience necessary. Bring: Wellies or sturdy boots, water and long sleeved jumper/top. Gloves will be provided. The school holidays are no...

Summer 2020 Video Log

by Struan Candlish | Feb 11, 2021 | Conservation, Electrofishing, Events, fishing, General, Invasives

With Covid restrictions we’re all suffering from a bit of cabin fever!   We’ve produced a short film detailing some of our work from last summer. In 2021 we aim to produce regular short films of our work and the project that we are involved in.   Please...
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Latest News

  • Japanese knotweed control on the Stinchar. September 16, 2025
  • Autumn surveys continue. September 10, 2025
  • Purclewan Burn Electrofishing September 8, 2025
  • Monitoring the Recovery of the Brockloch Burn. August 29, 2025
  • Summer Surveys August 29, 2025
  • 2025 Timed Electrofishing Results July 30, 2025

Current Projects

  • Ayrshire Grown November 14, 2023
  • Wellwood Project – 2022 December 13, 2022
  • Greenock Culvert Fish Pass -2022 December 13, 2022
  • River Ayr Giant Hogweed Control – Ongoing since 2018 December 13, 2022
  • Loch Doon Smolt Tracking March 1, 2019
  • Rivers and Lochs In The Classroom – 2017 March 1, 2019

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River Map Prints

We have three fine art map prints available to buy.

Craig Pool

  • Fisherman’s Map of the River Ayr – only £31.50 plus p&p
  • Fisherman’s Map of the River Doon – only £25 plus p&p
  • Fisherman’s Map of the River Stinchar – only £22 plus p&p

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Ayrshire Rivers Trust

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Latest News

  • Japanese knotweed control on the Stinchar.
  • Autumn surveys continue.
  • Purclewan Burn Electrofishing
  • Monitoring the Recovery of the Brockloch Burn.

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