The weir at Fair-a-far in Cramond on the River Almond was originally built in 1790 to provide a new water source for the iron works at Fair-a-Far mill. Despite the construction of a fish pass in 1970s, the weir remained a barrier to fish migration.

A larinier fish pass was installed from from autumn 2017 to spring 2018 with an opening ceremony in April 2018. The new fish pass enables fish to successfully move upstream and downstream at the site and the weir will no longer serve as a barrier to fish migration. Ultimately, this will result in improvements to the wider biodiversity of the River Almond, bringing benefits for local residents and visitors to the area alike. 

The new fish pass at Fair-a-Far can be viewed from the River Almond Walkway in Cramond, near Caddell’s Row car park.