THE coal industry is facing a crackdown by the Scottish Government amid growing anger over large swathes of countryside left […]
Read MorePentland Firth tidal turbine project given consent
Work is to begin on the largest tidal energy project in Europe after the Scottish government granted permission. MeyGen is […]
Read MoreNew advice leaflet on catch & release
With stocks on many salmon rivers under pressure, catch and release (C&R) is now widely practised by anglers across Britain. In […]
Read MoreHope for Ness salmon revival
There could be an additional 1000 salmon in two Highland river systems in the years to come, because of an […]
Read MoreFirst meeting of Scotland’s Rural Parliament to be held next year
The first meeting of Scotland’s Rural Parliament will be held next year, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs has announced. […]
Read MoreArgyll District Salmon Fishery Board sets out objection to Loch Etive fish farm application
The Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board (ADSFB) has highlighted the issue of “escapes” of rainbow trout in its latest response […]
Read MoreNew Study highlights 34% loss in wild salmon numbers from Sea Lice
Statement by Inland Fisheries Ireland Inland Fisheries Ireland notes the findings of a new international scientific paper which identifies fundamental […]
Read MoreTrout return to the Pullaugh Burn on the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee
Following the SEPA review of the Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR) licence, first phase improvements have been completed by Scottish Power on […]
Read MoreGamekeepers join bid to halt Scottish mussel theft
GAMEKEEPERS and ghillies are teaming up with wildlife crime officers in a bid to halt the theft of freshwater pearl […]
Read MorePorpoise caught in illegal salmon net died ‘slow, painful’ death
A porpoise caught in an illegal salmon net would have died a “slow, painful” death, police have said. Officers are […]
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