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Dee European Eel Restoration Project Officer

Miss Saoirse Murphy-Collot


Saoirse joined the Galloway Rivers Trust in January 2026 as a project officer to deliver the ‘Kirkcudbrightshire Dee European Eel Study and Restoration Project’ - a unique five year post which will work with partners around the catchment for the betterment of this endangered fish species.

Following a rural upbringing in East Lothian, Saoirse pursued a BSc in Zoology at the University of Edinburgh before completing a Masters in Conservation and Biodiversity at the University of Exeter in Cornwall.

In her spare time, Saoirse enjoys being outdoors, wildlife watching and cooking.

Saoirse Murphy-Collot

Dee European Eel Restoration Project Officer

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Removing Broom Caul

Galloway River Trust has secured funding from the European Open Rivers Programme for work to remove the Broom Caul. As part of our work to restore the river habitats of the River Annan catchment, the removal of this caul, or weir, has been identified as a priority action.

GFT 6 month internship available

A paid internship is available from July to December 2026 (26 weeks) to work with Galloway Fisheries Trust supporting various work programmes.

Sparling work update

Sparling, also known as European smelt, is one of the rarest fish in Scotland and they are only known to be present in three Scottish rivers. The River Cree supports a sparling population.

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