Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon under threat amid a row over drinking water Experts voiced ‘profound disappointment’ over a decision to increase water extraction from the River Spey The Independent UK · Jul 8
Salmon and birds killed in ‘tragic’ chemical spill on River Spey tributary The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) is investigating the potential pollution The Independent UK · May 3
Salmon and other species killed after chemical spills into River Spey tributary A two-kilometre stretch of the Knockando burn has been ‘destroyed’ after the chemical spill. Evening Standard · May 3
Country diary: Agitation in the air as the River Spey burst its banks Broomhill, Strathspey, Cairngorms: The fields became lochs, trees stand as islands. Everything felt restless and out of place The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2025
Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good The Cairngorms national park has some of Scotland’s wildest rivers. The Spey, Dee and Tay are famous for salmon fishing. The mountain headwaters of these rivers have reliably provided cold, clean water and suitable rearing habitat for Atlantic salmon for thousands of years. These are among the least disturbed, most… The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024
River Dee and River Spey burst their banks with water rising onto paths and fields THE River Dee and River Spey have burst their banks with water rising onto paths and fields alongside the rivers. The National (Scotland) · Oct 8, 2023
Anger as ‘Spey View’ Scots holiday park overlooks different river entirely LOCALS have reacted with anger and confusion after a holiday park firm advertised a new “Spey View” development – which overlooks another… The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023
Feargal Sharkey demands answers after stretch of Scotland’s most famous salmon fishing river deteriorates A popular 20-mile section of the world-renowned River Spey has been classed as in 'poor ecological condition' since 2019. Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023
River Earn among waterways at an “increased risk” of water scarcity, according to SEPA The Perthshire watercourse is now at ‘Alert’ level due to the recent soaring temperatures, along with the Clyde, Helmsdale and Spey catchments Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022
Join us on a tour of The Macallan Estate Set amid a glorious 485 acres of Scottish countryside on the bank of the Spey, The Macallan Estate is a haven for wildlife as well as the source of its spectacular single malts Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022