Tarholm

Many thanks to Ardtaraig Fine Foods for facilitating this camera's location and to the Ayrshire Rivers Trust for capitally funding its installation. The River Ayr, known as Uisge Àir in Gaelic and pronounced as "air," is a notable watercourse situated in Ayrshire, Scotland. With a length of 65 km (40 mi), it holds the distinction of being the longest river in the county.This river's significance extends back to pre-Christian cultures, where it held sacred status. Along its banks, particularly concentrated around the town of Ayr, several remains of prehistoric sacrificial horse burials have been discovered. The etymology of the name "Ayr" potentially derives from a pre-Celtic term denoting a "watercourse." Another possible origin lies in its Brittonic roots, potentially associated with the element *ar, an ancient component in river names suggesting horizontal movement. The town of Ayr, formerly known as Inver Ayr, meaning "mouth of the Ayr" (as indicated by "Inver"), was later simplified to its existing name. The River Ayr encompasses a catchment area of 574 km2 (222 sq mi).The river finds its source at Glenbuck Loch in East Ayrshire, near the border with Lanarkshire. It gracefully winds its way through East and South Ayrshire until it reaches its mouth at the town of Ayr, where it joins the Firth of Clyde. En route, the river passes through several villages, including Muirkirk, Sorn, Catrine, Failford, Stair, and Annbank, while also passing the location of the now-ruined Ayr Castle. The primary settlements along its course include Ayr, Cumnock, Catrine, Ochiltree, Muirkirk, and Sorn. Notably, the river hosts a diverse array of fish species, such as salmon, sea trout, brown trout, grayling, eel, stickleback, minnow, and stone loach.River management responsibilities are undertaken collaboratively by the River Ayr District Salmon Fishery Board, riparian owners, and numerous angling clubs situated along the river. Working closely with river managers, the Ayrshire Rivers Trust plays a vital role in providing comprehensive advice and guidance on all aspects within the river's catchment area.