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UPDATE 26/08/20 Access to Glenquey from south only – A823 closed at Glendevon village till Thurs 27/08/20 at 6am

Posted on August 26, 2020 by gowens2013

Good news …….. A823 reopens Thursday 6am according to Perth & Kinross Council on Facebook this afternoon Hopefully more peaceful nights will be had by the neighbors of the temporary bridge  

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Access to Glenquey from south only – A823 closed at Glendevon village from Weds 25/08/20 for a few days

Posted on August 24, 2020 by gowens2013

Unfortunately Perth & Kinross Council have confirmed on Facebook that the A823 at Glendevon village, will be closed from the morning (Wednesday 25/08/20) for up to three days.  This apparently relates to problems with the temporary bridge on the west … Continue reading →

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Access to Glenquey – A823 closed at Glendevon village – REOPENED 20-10-20

Posted on August 16, 2020 by gowens2013

I understand that the A823 reopened on Thursday (20th August) evening providing access to Glenquey from the north. A temporary bridge has been installed over the failed bridge. Please note following the tremendous overnight storms (Tuesday 11th August Wednesday 12th … Continue reading →

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Lost fly box at Taits Tomb lay-by (20/06/19)

Posted on June 20, 2020 by gowens2013

Any one out and about the lay-by at Taits Tomb today (Saturday 20th June) that came upon a fly-box containing this fine selection of nymphs (and the other side containing dries); then please get in touch the owner would love … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update #4 – Permit outlets update

Posted on June 1, 2020 by gowens2013

Currently four permits outlets are now available: Buicks, Alloa – normal shop hours The Sorting Office, High Street Dollar – open mornings only (Monday – Saturday 8am – Noon,  Sunday 8am-10am) NB They prefer payments for permits in cash [Free … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 update #5 – Glenquey re-opening Wednesday 3rd June [updated 02/09/20 #A]

Posted on June 1, 2020 by gowens2013

The DAA are delighted to announce that today (Monday 1st June) we have received permission from Scottish Water to re-open Glenquey for fishing.  We are obliged by Scottish Water to do some preparatory work, which will be completed tomorrow. Glenquey … Continue reading →

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Covid19 update #3 – Fishing on the Devon from Friday 29th May 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020 by gowens2013

Great news we have now entered Phase 1 and the Scottish Government has given the green light: fishing on the River Devon is conditionally permitted once again from Friday 29th May 2020. Unfortunately, Glenquey remains closed for fishing but the … Continue reading →

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Corvid-19 update #2 – The earliest that fishing on the Devon can begin is Friday 29th May 2020

Posted on May 26, 2020 by gowens2013

Apologies there has been some confusion here (and elsewhere) as to when fishing will permitted by the Scottish Government. We have confirmed that the date fishing can recommence will be announced by the Scottish Government on Thursday 28th May. It … Continue reading →

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Corvid-19 update #1B – Getting back out fishing

Posted on May 26, 2020 by gowens2013

Please read with care the advice below to minimise the risk to you and other people when angling recommences: Anyone displaying symptoms of Covid-19 or shares a household with any individual displaying symptoms, should not go fishing and continue to … Continue reading →

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Corvid-19 update #1A – Scottish Government plans to open up restricted angling from May 28th 2020

Posted on May 26, 2020 by gowens2013

UPDATE 26th May 2020 This update is intended to inform members of the some of the advice provided by Forth District Salmon Fisheries Board, SANA & Angling Scotland. It will be in two parts, firstly an update on progress/understanding of … Continue reading →

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