Looking for a safe family staycation with trout fishing this summer?
Ledmore is a traditional island house in a totally secluded location next to a large wild trout loch.
A private waterfall in the garden is a much loved feature and an ideal spot to relax and enjoy a BBQ, or wander through the meadows surrounding the house and have a picnic with a view of the lake. There are no other houses nearby, so it’s about as secluded and private as you can get!
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Anglers during the coronavirus pandemic have donated £22,000 when booking a days fishing through FishPal, a Scottish Borders based fishing portal that has been raising money for Fishery Trusts and charities since 2003.
Rivers Trusts in Scotland, England and Wales will benefit including two conservation charities The Wild Trout Trust and The Atlantic Salmon Trust. The Wheelyboat Trust that provides disabled people with independent access to activities on the water will also benefit.
Would you like to learn how to salmon fish or improve your casting skills this Summer on the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders.
Scott Povey, Fishery Manager of Lower Pavilion will be hosting a series of three day courses on his beat during August.
Whether you are new to fishing or an experienced angler looking to improve their technique this three day course will give you the information you need for a successful day salmon fishing.
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Galbraith is pleased to bring to the market the Finsbay, Flodabay and Stockinish fishings, a wonderful and mixed wild fishery in spectacular rivers and lochs on South Harris, Outer Hebrides.
The property offers fishing on three river systems and around 100 lochs, with a five-year average annual catch of 49 sea trout, 264 brown trout and the occasional salmon.
The fishings are for sale as a going concern and the sale includes three superb Scandinavian style three bedroom lodges, generating significant holiday rental income, a comfortable modern five bedroom bungalow and a traditional three bedroom cottage, all with far-reaching views.
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A virtual exhibition celebrating 20 years together, showcasing work created during lockdown by Redspot Artists: Ben Hoskyns, Sam Macdonald, Rodger McPhail, Jonathan Sainsbury, Tania Still, Jason Sweeney, Keith Sykes & Owen Williams.
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An absolutely cracking week for my clients and guests on Altyre Estate for W/C May 10th, with a total of 19 fresh Spring salmon, with the largest two fish of around 15 lbs, and all fish safely hooked and released! Another 10 fish were hooked and lost during the week, so all in all it was Spring salmon fishing at its’ very best on the fabulous Findhorn!
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In stark contrast to last year some of us have been able to get out on our local waters and have a cast and enjoy the best of the spring fishing. Until recently this was restricted to your local authority area and a short distance out with. Now we have more flexibility we have had a greater number of members and visitor anglers enjoying the Kemnay Angling Club beat, which I’ll be delighted to feedback upon further as the season progresses.
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A rare opportunity to purchase a five-rod lease on the renowned Lower Scone beat of the Tay.
This prime mid-September week (week 36) has a 10 year beat average of 271 salmon and 18 sea trout. The ten-year, week average is 11 salmon.
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Andy Britton has won the Bemersyde Trophy with a 32lb salmon. The fish, which was caught at Tweedmill Beat, near Coldstream, secured Mr. Britton’s award for the annual trophy, which celebrates the largest – and best-caught – salmon landed on a fly on the River Tweed.
Continue readingThe First Minister has announced further action to stem the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Following the announcement the Scottish Government introduced, from midnight on 5 January, a legal requirement to stay at home except for essential purposes. This is similar to the lockdown of March 2020.
The First Minister acknowledged that it is important for physical and mental well-being that we can get outdoors for fresh air and exercise as much as possible. Given this, local outdoor recreation, sport or exercise is to be considered an appropriate reason for leaving home. Unlike the lockdown last year, the frequency of outdoor exercise is not being limited.
Outdoor non-contact activities such as walking, cycling and golf are permitted for all age groups.
Angling is also permissible provided this is within a single household group, or the group contains no more than 4 people from 2 different households. Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards this number.
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