Concerns have been raised by the Tay District Salmon Fishery Board about the potential impact of a proposed run of […]
Read MoreHatcheries may change salmonid genetics after single generation
Recent findings, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, show that the impact of hatcheries on salmonids is […]
Read MoreFurther steps on Land Use Strategy
Steps to implement Scotland’s Land Use Strategy have been published today. The Action Plan brings together a joined-up set of […]
Read MoreAngling club lodges legal complaint with Europe
In an unprecedented move Brechin Angling Club (Brechin AC), supported by the Salmon & Trout Association (S&TA), has submitted a […]
Read MoreSalmon’s place in ecosystems ”must be fully recognised”
Research on the marine life of salmon must continue, despite funding challenges, a conference has been told. The Ocean Silver […]
Read MoreRiver Rede in Northumberland sees return of endangered pearl mussels
Thousands of fish have been released into a Northumberland river in an effort to re-establish a rare species of freshwater […]
Read More2011 winner of Scotland’s most prestigious angling award
The Chairman of the Tay Foundation, owners of the Savills Malloch Trophy – for the largest salmon caught on the […]
Read MoreConsultation on Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill Announced
A consultation on the Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill was announced today. The consultation includes proposals to update enforcement provisions for […]
Read MoreASFB and RAFTS call for a greater focus on climate change adaptation strategies for salmon and sea trout
As widely predicted the Durban UN Conference on Climate Change (COP17) has failed to reach a legally-binding global agreement on […]
Read MoreRiver Thurso “mothballs” hatchery
The proprietors and management of the Thurso have opted not to operate the river’s hatchery this winter as they believe that […]
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