Monday 16th March was a special day for our P4/5 pupils at Anstruther Primary School, as they completed their Fish in the Classroom journey with the release of their trout fry into the Dreel Burn

Over the past 6 weeks the children have carefully looked after the trout, from eggs through each stage of development. Thanks to their dedication and care, they successfully reached the fry stage—ready to head into the river and begin finding their own food in the wild.

The pupils were fully invested from start to finish and absolutely loved every minute of the experience. It’s been incredible to see their enthusiasm, sense of responsibility and connection to nature grow along the way.

To make the day even more meaningful, we carried out a kick sample in the Dreel Burn, exploring the variety of invertebrates that form an important part of the trout’s diet as they grow. This also helped highlight the fantastic work being done by our Dreel Burn volunteers, a group of community scientists who monitor indicator species to assess and protect the health of the Dreel Burn.

A big well done to all our young conservationists—you’ve done an amazing job

Thanks to Fife Coast & Countryside Trust for the project delivery and Miss McNeil from Anstruther Primary for backing the process with such enthusiasm.

This project is supported by The Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS), delivered by NatureScot in collaboration with The Scottish Government and in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.