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  • We are now on Facebook

    Hi chaps, we are now on Facebook. Actually we have been on Facebook for ages but never done anything about it however recently decided that it was time to kick it into shape and get the ball properly moving. What this means to you if you “like” the page: Updates from here will appear in…

  • RKAA Facebook Page

    Please like our page on Facebook to receive updates and information regarding the Association. Kind regards, Paul

  • Salmon Ladder

    Thanks to everyone that reported the blockage in the Salmon Ladder, it’s good to know there are people keeping an eye on it. Davie Craigie and I went up and managed to clear it at the weekend, after several attempts with ropes, grappling hook and a two ton puller! Here are some before and after…

  • Pictures of the new safety measures in the Vet School

    With thanks to Alan Atkins for liaising with the Garscube Estate on this matter. The Estate paid for, and installed the signs and lifesaving equipment.

  • It looks like the Grilse have arrived!

  • Parking at Bishops Mill

    We have had a complaint from the one of the residents regarding anglers parking in the private car park adjacent to the flats. Please remember that members cannot park on private roads or in residents car parks along the river. I had an incident where a member thought it was OK to park while he…

  • This Sunday

    With the water so low the conditions are perfect for some maintenance. With this in mind we will be holding a work party on Sunday (21st), 11am start. We will meet at the old flint mill upstream from Belmont Street. Refreshments will be provided. Wear old clothes and bring work gloves I you have them.…

  • Burst Water Main

    Just a quick update on the recent discolouration on the lower stretches. As you may have seen on the news there was a fairly serious incident in the Maryhill/Bearsden area involving a burst water main. Several houses had to be evacuated as a result and I believe part of the road next to the main…

  • The Falls at Bishops Mill

    We have had a number of complaints regarding anglers on the falls above the pool at Bishops Mill. Several of these have been from residents and relate to noise, drinking alcohol, and even drugs! Just so everyone is clear, drinking or taking drugs at the river is illegal and extremely dangerous. Other complaints have mentioned…

  • The Big Red Bin

    Just a quick message to thank everyone that helped to remove the Biffa bin from the Falls Pool next to BishopsMill. The bin had been there for a number of years, but the recent purchase of some chains and a two ton hand puller allowed us to get it turned and up out over the…

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