Salmon in hot water…

Salmon in hot water…

The Canary in the Coal Mine Why focus on salmon? Apart from their iconic status, importance to the Scottish economy, incredible life cycle and exceptional inherent beauty, salmon are a very useful species to focus our attention on. Born in a wee bed of gravel wherever...
Biology Drives Succession

Biology Drives Succession

Ecological succession is the process by which the structure of a biological community evolves over time. In the soil, plant exudates attract fungi and bacteria, which provide food for protozoa and nematodes, which are then eaten by other fungi and micro-arthropods who...
Driving in Scotland

Driving in Scotland

Scotland has produced several world class rally drivers. One of the reasons is, no doubt, that the driving here can be challenging. It’s sort of amazing that anyone who has learned to drive in another country can hire a car here and be confronted with our sometimes...
What do our river fish need? (Part 2)

What do our river fish need? (Part 2)

What’s does a good river for fish look like? The kinds of rivers that are able to produce lots of food for fish are rivers which have some or all of the following things: The right geology to create water with a high mineral content. High pH water (also called...