The Bowmont-Glen catchment has special qualities and is truly unique, both ecologically and physically: The Tweed catchment is renowned for its diverse and traditional landscapes, which support a rich variety of important habitats and species; this has been recognised through several nature designations, including Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) [...]
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(click on map to enlarge) The Bowmont Water, known as the River Glen in its lower reaches, is a major tributary in the Tweed catchment on the Scottish/English border.
Research carried out by MNV groundwater hydrologist Sally Homoncik through Edinburgh University and the British Geological Survey, compiled a database of the distribution of manganese (Mn), a naturally occurring trace metal, in Scottish groundwater. This is linked to an investigation into the occurrence of the metal in drinking water supplies. Results showed that 28% of Scottish [...]
Normally, our business interests are very diverse, covering everything from advice on the risks of flooding for proposed new developments, through to the restoration of historical river channels damaged by development of various types. Once in a while, a major new area of interest appears – something that gets the attention of the public as [...]
