River in Scotland

NatureScot's Working with Rivers Trainee Scheme is supporting 12-week placements which will develop trainees' skills in fisheries management, riparian woodland creation and river restoration.

To apply, you should be resident in Scotland and aged 25 or more. If you are working, then you must be transitioning to net zero sectors, or at risk of redundancy; or have been made redundant.

Contact the following organisations directly to find out more about opportunities in their local areas.

Beauly Fishery Board

Forth Rivers Trust

Galloway Fisheries Trust

Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust

Wester Ross Fisheries Trust have two paid training placements of 12 weeks available. Find out more by emailing them with your details and qualifications.