Fishing for sandeel is to be banned in Scottish waters ahead of the 2024 fishery season, subject to Parliamentary approval. […]
Read More29th January: Fly-tipper dumps 100 used tyres on Loch Ness shore
About 100 used tyres have been found dumped on a shore of Loch Ness. Members of Ness District Salmon Fishery […]
Read More23rd January: River Deveron salmon season to be opened by former Scotland rugby international John Beattie
Former Scotland rugby international John Beattie will officially open the 2024 River Deveron salmon season. It is a special year […]
Read More15th January: ‘Proud’ comedian Paul Whitehouse remembers late angler father while opening River Tay salmon season
Gone Fishing star Paul Whitehouse lands lead role in Tay salmon season opening ceremony in Meikleour on the anniversary of […]
Read More11th January: Shaping Scotland’s marine future
We have published our new Marine Science and Innovation Strategy highlighting the crucial role of science and innovation in realising the full […]
Read More11th January: SSEN are advised to “think again on site”
The Stornoway Trust is to engage with Scottish and Southern Energy Networks in an effort to identify a more acceptable […]
Read More11th January: River Helmsdale opens for 2024 season after ceremonial first cast
The 2024 season on the River Helmsdale is now officially open after Suisgill Estate ghillie Donald Sutherland made the ceremonial […]
Read More5th January: Loch Ness hydro power ‘gold rush’ branded a disaster
Campaigners say building more power stations on Loch Ness could be a disaster for wild fish populations. The Ness District […]
Read More14th December: IUCN Classifies Atlantic Salmon in Great Britain as Endangered
Atlantic salmon has long been one of the icons of British rivers, but population numbers have rapidly deteriorated. In the […]
Read More11th December: Freshwater fish highlight escalating climate impacts on species – IUCN Red List
Climate change threatens a growing number of species, from Atlantic salmon to green turtles, today’s update to the IUCN Red […]
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