New guidance for ensuring the protection and improvement of Scotland’s watercourses has been published. Land managers are being encouraged to […]
Read MoreNew fish pass gives salmon much easier access to Upper Don spawning tributary
Salmon in the River Don are now benefiting from far easier access to an important tributary for spawning. This follows […]
Read MoreRenewable industry’s impact on salmon to be probed
Scientists are to explore the impact of marine renewables on wild Atlantic salmon in Scotland. The project will focus on […]
Read MoreFisheries reports positive limestone results
Last week saw the Galloway Fisheries Trust (GFT) complete the third phase of their High Cree Limestone Gravel Project. The […]
Read MoreMarine study leads to challenge over protection
A PIONEERING study into marine life around the world’s reefs has led experts, including leading Scottish and English scientists, to […]
Read MoreSARF Special Projects Announced
The Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF) has announced a further call for proposals for research and development projects in the […]
Read MoreRevealed: Scotland’s 267 dirty polluters
A record number of industrial sites across Scotland have been officially condemned for their “poor” or “very poor” performances in […]
Read MoreSalmon and sea trout fishery statistics 2012
Scotland’s Chief Statistician today published the salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the 2012 season. The total reported rod […]
Read MoreMinisters get tough over opencast mine sites
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 […]
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