River Almond & Avon Virtual Trails

River Almond & Avon Virtual Trails

River Almond & Avon Virtual Trails As everyone is stuck indoors or more local than normal during the lock down, we have created two new video’s highlighting the wonders of the River Almond and River Avon. Sit back, relax and enjoy a virtual tour of the sites...
Forth Rivers Trust Response to Covid – 19

Forth Rivers Trust Response to Covid – 19

Forth Rivers Trust Response to Covid 19 (Coronavirus) Most of our volunteering events are outdoors and we would like to continue these as long as we can.  However, we need to make these events as safe as possible and that we work within the guidelines for management...
Walking on the wild side: remembering Kenn and the salmon

Walking on the wild side: remembering Kenn and the salmon

Walking on the wild side: remembering Kenn and the salmon by Iain Reid A walk by the river can teach you a lot about the present state of the environment, reveal the trials of history, and even teach you a wee bit about yourself. The novel Highland River by Neil M....
Unblocktober – Message from RiverLife

Unblocktober – Message from RiverLife

It’s #Unblocktober this month so we are raising awareness of the impacts to the environment from the wrong things being put down the drains and into the sewage network. Wet wipes, sanitary products, condoms and other non-flushable items cause blockages in the...
World Rivers Day – Engaging Communities

World Rivers Day – Engaging Communities

Communities who live along rivers have access to a natural heritage that is both beautiful and powerful. Rivers existed before humans and they have changed and adapted to lots of different pressures over millions of years. However, in the time we have roamed the...
The Benefits of Rock Ramps

The Benefits of Rock Ramps

We have been involved with putting in quite a range of different fish passage solutions. We have installed Larinier passes, renovated old box passes and most recently, we have been involved in the building of a rock ramp on the River Almond at Livingston. There are...