Working with Rivers Internship 2026

Hey my name is Amber! I am from Elgin in Moray and I am excited to get stuck in at the Findhorn, Nairn and Lossie Rivers Trust through the Working with Rivers Internship. 

I was interested in the post as I was looking for opportunities after finishing my degree with a focus on conservation, restoration and engagement. This opportunity ticked all the boxes for me and was perfect being based near home.

I hope to achieve a greater understanding of the ecology of river ecosystems and build my practical experiences of freshwater management. 

I am also looking forward to meeting all the team members and volunteers that make up the trust and come together to do some exciting work on the rivers! 

My name is Diego and I am originally from the north of Spain, although I have lived in Scotland for over 7 years now. 

As a recent graduate, I have been really keen on getting a job that would allow me to work hands-on and in the great outdoors. 

For me, this internship is not only a huge first step in starting to build a career in the environmental sector, but also an opportunity to learn about ecology from a different, more practical perspective. 

Through this internship I am hoping to learn more about Scotland's largest river and the wildlife that calls it home, and how they interact with salmon conservation.

My name is Finlay and I am from the small village of Fintry in rural Stirlingshire. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2025 with a degree in Evolutionary Biology. During my time at university, I had the opportunity to take part in fieldwork across a range of natural environments, which strengthened my interest in working outdoors and carrying out scientific research in the field. These experiences are what led me towards pursuing a career in conservation. 

The Working with Rivers internship with the Loch Lomond Fisheries Trust has provided an excellent opportunity to begin my career in the conservation sector within a catchment area I know well. Through this internship, I hope to contribute to the maintenance and protection of freshwater environments while developing practical skills and experience that I can carry forward throughout my career.

My name is Mairin. I live in a small fishing village on the North West coast of Scotland. 

I have a passion for environmental issues and the natural world around me, I plan to eventually work in Environmental Law. 

I am eager to contribute to the Fisheries trust's mission of preserving and restoring aquatic environments and hone my own skills whilst doing so, across a wide range of sampling techniques and skills.

My name is Ollie, I'm from West Yorkshire. I have always been an avid fisherman which is a primary reason why this internship appealed. I’ve caught a good number of trout over the years; my first and only salmon to date was a 7lb spring fish on the Gordon Castle Beat in 2025. Prior to starting this internship, my previous role was based around ranger work and estate management having previously worked at Rothiemurchus as Head Ranger for 3.5 years. During this time, I was involved with a variety of roles including tourism, media enquiries, wildlife introductions, general estate maintenance and survey work to name but a few. I left Rothiemurchus at the end of 2024 to pursue a lifelong goal of travelling to New Zealand which is where I’ve been for the past year. During this time, I was planning to move back into a conservation-based career somewhere in northern Scotland. 

Hello folks! My name is Will and I'm a recent graduate from Glasgow University, where I studied marine and freshwater biology.

I'm originally from the town of Forres, but after finishing my degree I decided Moray just wasn't north enough for me, which is why I am so excited to be working with the wonderful people at the Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust.

I am a keen fisher (although my catch rate may not reflect that) and a big lover of all the native fauna found in and around our rivers (my favourite being the freshwater pearl mussel), so I am extremely happy to be able to contribute to their restoration and to further develop my practical skills in land management and conservation.