Six decades of ecological monitoring on a stream close to King Charles’ Deeside home is providing the science needed for […]
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25th March: Wild salmon strategy implementation plan progress report: 2023-2024
The number of wild Atlantic salmon returning to Scottish coastal waters has declined since estimates began in the 1970s[1]. Catches […]
Read More25th March: New herring spawning grounds spotted from space
A vast herring spawning ground off Scotland’s west coast has been spotted from space. Researchers used underwater cameras to film […]
Read More8th March: Study raises concerns over rising river temperatures in Scotland
Rivers in Scotland’s west and northwest could be the most sensitive to climate change and should be monitored more closely, […]
Read More6th March: bp partnership creates new role for River Dee restoration programme
Save The Spring, a transformational programme focused on the restoration of the River Dee, is driving forward its ambitions thanks […]
Read More4 March: Salmon fishing season officially opens on River Nith
South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has officially opened the 2024 salmon fishing season as part of a ceremony organised by […]
Read More27th February: New tool detects toxic chemicals from car tyres in freshwater systems
Scientists have developed a new tool to detect whether a toxic chemical used in car tyres is present in rivers, […]
Read More27th February: Casting a line at the start of Scottish Salmon fishing season
Anglers in Dumfries and Galloway have gathered to celebrate the start of the salmon fishing season on the River Nith. […]
Read More16th February: First salmon of 2024 season caught on River Brora
The first salmon of the season has been caught on the River Brora, head water bailiff Martin Livings has reported. […]
Read More16th February: Upbeat opening for salmon season on Angus rivers after Storm Babet’s costly impact
Some fishery owners suffered six-figure damage but there is optimism for 2024 salmon fishing prospects on the North and South […]
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