by Struan Candlish | Nov 14, 2021 | Conservation, fishing, General
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...
by Struan Candlish | Nov 12, 2021 | Conservation, fishing, General
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...
by Stuart Brabbs | Oct 28, 2021 | Conservation, General
Well as expected, when it started raining after the long period of drought this summer and autumn, it hasn’t stopped and the last 2 days have been the wettest for some time. October is the wettest month this year so far and it still has a few days left. Today we...
by Struan Candlish | Oct 3, 2021 | Conservation, fishing, General
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....
by Struan Candlish | Sep 14, 2021 | Conservation, Events, General
We’ve been busy in recent weeks and days gathering materials for use in the Garnock catchment to deliver green engineering projects for Garnock Connections. Today we delivered two sites on the Dusk Water. The initiative is coordinated by the Garnock Connections...
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...