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Fisheries Biologist

Mrs Rowan McCleary


Rowan has a BSc Hons degree in Zoology from Glasgow University. After graduating in 2005, she spent a year working with the Forestry Commission before joining the Trust in December 2006.

Her key areas of responsibility include co-ordinating the Trust's education programme, fish counter work and working with DRAX on restoring the Kirkcudbright Dee. Office work aside, Rowan much prefers being outdoors and is a keen runner, often taking to the Galloway Hills with Fergus, her miniature schnauzer! Rowan is married with two sons, Corran and Angus. 

Rowan McCleary

Fisheries Biologist

Latest News


Sparling work update

Sparling, also known as European smelt, is one of the rarest fish in Scotland and they are only known to be present in three Scottish rivers. The River Cree supports a sparling population.

GFT 6 month internship available

A paid internship is available from April to October 2026 (26 weeks) to work with Galloway Fisheries Trust on the Solway Invasive Non Native Species INNS Control and Knowledge programme Phase 2

5 year post available with GFT

Galloway Fisheries Trust have an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate. We are able to offer a 5 year post to deliver the 'Kirkcudbrightshire Dee European Eel Study and Restoration Project'.

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