We discovered some fascinating insights into the evolutionary history of ferox trout from the Loch Maree catchment.

Essentially the ferox trout and sympatric brown trout from the Loch Maree catchment probably shared a common ancestor around 33,000-41,168 years ago!

In the study we also identified candidate genes that may be responsible for growth, immune response and mor...

New research conducted by Dr Hughes, to be published by the journal Ecology of Freshwater Fish in 2018, has resulted in the introduction of a new by-law in Loch Awe. The new law will come into effect in 2019 and requires anglers to return any brown trout Salmo trutta caught over 360mm. The law was passed my members of the Loch Awe Improvement Association. 

Alan Kettle-W...