Children learn about marine life in South-West Scotland

Children from the South-West of Scotland have been learning all about marine life as part of project with the fisheries trust.

It encourages primary school children to spend some time with local fishermen.

Lori Carnochan caught-up with one group of students on the Solway Coast.

Local fisherman Peter Hutchison has been helping to teach children about fishing.

Pupils from Kelloholm primary school were taught about where fish come from and the future of fishing.

Peter explains why teaching the children about fishing is important and why he hopes that some of them will become fishers too.

A school trip as part of a project by the Nith Catchment Fisheries Trust is hoping to teach children about the fishing industry in South West Scotland.

It's hoped that it could inspire some of the children to become involved in the industry in adult life.

Local fisherman Peter Hutchinson says that fishing it part of their 'heritage' that he hopes will continue through the generations.

Children from the south-west of Scotland have been learning all about marine life as part of a Nith Catchment Fisheries Trust project.

Around 30 children from Kelloholm primary school spent the day at Sandyhills beach on the Solway Coast, where they visited a commercial fishery.