Provost ‘delighted’ at return of tradition to mark fishing rights

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Renfrew residents are being encouraged to join Renfrewshire’s Provost as she carries out the traditional act of casting the nets to maintain Renfrew’s fishing rights on the River Clyde.Taking place in the afternoon of Friday, August 18, Provost Cameron will travel out on to the river by boat to cast the nets.Guests will then join Renfrewshire’s civic head at Renfrew Town Hall to learn more about the river and view the premiere of a specially commissioned film covering the history of salmon fishing on the Clyde, created by local filmmaker Paul Russell.Provost Cameron told the Express: “The symbolic act of casting the nets is a tradition that dates back hundreds of years and it’s important that we continue to keep it alive.

Three years ago we were limited in what we could do to mark the occasion and I’m delighted that this year we are once again able to open the event up to the local community.“There are only a limited amount of spaces available so, if you’re a resident of Renfrew, make sure you don’t miss out and are able to celebrate this unique part of the town’s history.”Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.