Nith Estuary Haaf Net Fishers Association AGM
UPDATE: The AGM of the Nith Estuary Haaf Net Fishers Association has been postponed, a future date will be advised.
Haaf netting article in the Scottish Field
A little bird has sent us an email about an interesting article posted 21st Feb 2020 on the Scottish Field website - featuring photos with none other than Robbie Cowan in various manly poses, some Caerlaverock views, and [.....]
Wild goose walk up Wardlaw
Take a wander up Wardlaw for a gander! WWT Caerlaverock staff are joining SNH to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of the pink-footed geese and barnacle geese. Meeting place is Caerlaverock Castle [.....]
A Day in the Life – Nature Reserve Officer Adam Murphy
Thank you to Nature Reserve Officer Adam Murphy Adam for this super blog - it's on the SNH website, but we have a longer version to share with you here... Adam Murphy I’m Adam Murphy based [.....]
New Scam Alert!
Thanks to Caerlaverock Community Constable Jaclyn Irving for this heads up! ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT FOR FIREARM AND SHOTGUN HOLDERS Information has come to light that persons have been posing as police officers or bank staff and advising their victim [.....]
Lochar Mosses Land Management Plan revision 2020
In his role as Planning Forester, Caerlaverock local, Ed Turner, is currently preparing a revision of the Land Management Plan (LMP) for the Lochar Mosses forest blocks (just over the hill from Glencaple). He has asked if we [.....]
Castle Corner Viewpoint
A message from Caerlaverock Natural Nature Reserve Officer Adam Murphy: Unfortunately the viewpoint failed a recent health and safety inspection and a large amount of the supporting timber has started to rot, due to heavy rain and tidal [.....]
2020 River Nith Grading – Conservation of Salmon
With thanks to Karl Savege for sending us this latest info regarding the ruling of the Haaf Netter's appeal: Despite an appeal which was unsuccessful the River Nith has been classified as a grade 3 for all salmon [.....]
Scotland and the Arctic – A Conversation
The Scotland and the Arctic Festival The history of Scotland's relationship to the Arctic has been one of exploration and exploitation. The undoubted heroism of early Polar explorers, such as Dumfries-born Sir John Richardson, has to be seen alongside the remorseless work of the whalers from east coast ports...
Moth Morning
We got up early and cycled along to the second impromptu moth morning at Castle Corner, organised by Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson, and boy were we glad we did! Alison and Stuart had set out the moth [.....]
MAGNIFICENT MOTH MORNING
An invitation from Alison Robertson.... The weather deteriorates after this weekend so Stuart Graham and I have decided to hold another impromptu moth-trap opening to celebrate the gorgeous autumn moths we see at this time of year. Time: [.....]
Lochar Water by Karl
Many thanks to Karl Savege for sending us his amazing photograph, and this sentiment. We're sure everyone will agree: "The Lochar Water From Brow Well, taken yesterday. A lovely walk on a typical exquisite Solway afternoon. We are [.....]
Wild Geese from Wardlaw
Take a gander with a wander up Wardlaw! As part of the Wild Goose Weekend, WWT Caerlaverock wardens are joining SNH staff to lead a walk up Wardlaw Hill to see the dusk flight of the pink footed [.....]
Fostering a Love of Wildlife and Nature Locally
Dumfries and Galloway is such a special place for so many reasons. If you'd like to bring your children up to have a love of nature and a wonder for wildlife, this is the place! Read on! We [.....]
Impromptu Mothing Sessions – This Friday and Saturday
An invitation from Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson to the community - many thanks! A chance to see some incredible looking moths in Caerlaverock! Hope to see you there! Stuart Graham and Alison Robertson will be mothing in [.....]
Request for your Haaf Netting Info
A 'toe in the water' request for your haaf netting info... A Visual Anthropology MA student has been in touch as he is going to be producing a 30 minute documentary film about the culture, heritage and customs [.....]
Nithraid 2019
A great event, and some great spots to view the boats as they come up the River Nith! Put the date in your diary: Saturday 31st August 2019!
Porpoises in the Nith
Thank you to Jamie Cowan who sent us this photo of one of the porpoises he watched swimming in the Nith on Thursday evening! He told us that the photo doesn't do the scene justice! He explained, We [.....]
Cool Caterpillars – in Caerlaverock!
Many thanks to Alison Robertson for sending us these fantastic photographs of these magnificent moth caterpillars - found at Castle Corner and in their Glencaple garden! Alison told us, Chris and I spotted two rather eye-catching caterpillars this [.....]
Salt Marsh Research – Participants Wanted
As we live in such close proximity to the salt marsh, it would be great if a good few folk could get in touch and take part in this PhD research!