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MARTEN HEADS SOUTH
A report published by Scottish Natural Heritage has confi rmed the presence of pine martens in three new separate areas of southern Scotland. Once found throughout the UK, the mammal suffered a dramatic decline in the 19th century. However, the population recovered in the last half of the 20th century.
www.snh.gov.uk
SALMON NETTING FIGURES SOAR The number of salmon killed in nets in 2013 was 50 per cent higher than in 2012, according to offi cial Scottish Government fi gures. Andrew Graham-Stewart, Scotland director at the Salmon & Trout Association, said: ‘The fi gures for 2013 expose the absurdity of recent statements by Scottish ministers that salmon netting in Scotland is declining. In the past three years, dormant netting stations have re-opened and netting effort has increased substantially. Anglers, encouraged by Scottish ministers, release the great majority of the salmon they catch within rivers – whilst unrestricted wholesale slaughter is sanctioned in the coastal nets.’
One for the ladies Meikleour Estate in Perthshire will host a fund-raising ladies salmon fi shing day on 21 June in
support of Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland on its Upper Islamouth and Meikleour beat on the River Tay. Casting for Recovery supports women who have or have had breast cancer. Tickets cost £100 per rod (all proceeds to the charity) and include tuition by a professional fl y fi shing coach, fi shing and lunch at the Meikleour Arms. The event is open to all and equipment is provided. Contact the Meikleour Estate Offi ce on 01250 883424 or fi
shing@islamouth.co.uk
SHOWTIME The Scottish Field team is heading out and about this summer and would love to meet you. You can fi nd our stand at the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston on 19-22 June in the Lifestyle Village on 3rd Avenue and at the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Game Fair at Scone on 4-6 July at stand S1 on Stag Row. You can also fi nd Scottish Field on Rettie’s stand at Haddington Agricultural Show on 28 June, Doune and Dunblane Agricultural Show on 5 July, Kinross Show on 9 August and Peeblesshire Agricultural Show on 17 August. See you there!
COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE Common ridings are unique to the Borders and are a tradition that dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries. Today, 11 towns in the area celebrate their history on horseback each summer by riding their boundaries, with many of the ridings seeing over 300 horses and riders participating. For dates and more information visit www.
returntotheridings.co.uk
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