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The meaning of ghillie:, a scottish sporting gentlemans gentleman, a fishing guide.

At Fish On Scotland we specialise in fly-fishing breaks and guided fishing tours for salmon and trout across Scotland. Set amongst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, Scotland’s lochs and rivers offer some of the finest trout and salmon fishing available.

Our experienced and knowledgeable ghillies are passionate about what they do, they want to ensure you are in the right place, at the right time to hook that elusive wild Atlantic salmon or brown trout. Of course, our bespoke fishing packages can include 5 star accommodation and luxury hampers for lunch, that’s the easy part…

The difficult part, and we think the most important part, is giving you the best chance possible to catch a fish. Whether it’s an Atlantic salmon, a brown trout or a rainbow trout, it’s about knowing the where and the when and the how.

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Which season suits you , our lochs and rivers, about your ghillie.

Fish On Scotland was born from a lifelong passion for fishing and a frustration with ghillieing for big companies whose main goal was profit, at the expense of catching fish and even the fishing experience itself. I decided it was time to cast off on my own. I wanted to create a fishing tour company that above all else put the customer’s fishing first.

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Gordon Castle offers the ideal venue for a fishing holiday in the Scottish Highlands

“There is no question that this is the finest and most profound stretch of water in Scotland.” A.Grimble, The Salmon Rivers Of Scotland, 1902

We own five miles of double bank fly-fishing, split into four beats of 6 rods each, on the world-renowned River Spey, one of the “big four” Scottish salmon rivers.  Our catches of salmon and sea trout are amongst the most prolific in Scotland. All our fishing holidays are individually tailored to your requirements, include ghillie support, and can be arranged with excellent fully catered or self-catering accommodation.

All of the Gordon Castle beats are fly fished with up to six rods and, in the interests of conservation, we usually operate a catch-and-release policy for sea trout and salmon. We offer a variety of fishing throughout the season (the salmon season runs from 11th February to the end of September). From June onwards the salmon are at their most prolific. However, the ardent fly-fisher may prefer the earlier season when the “springers”, although fewer in number, provide the fiercest fight and a great sense of achievement when caught.

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Inverness Scotland Fly fishing at its very best!

You Fish Scotland offers a multitude of World Class Guided Fly fishing trips in Scotland. You can fish Loch, Stream, Coastal, or River for a mix of species and enjoy all the different aspects that go with it.

Mix it up; create a custom itinerary with a couple of days of Fly fishing for Atlantic salmon on rivers such as the famous River Spey, Tay, Dee, Ness, and the River Findhorn. Or Fly-fishing for Wild Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, or Pike on some magnificent Hill Lochs.

We cover it all.

Want to experience Fly fishing in Scotland? A Guided Fly fishing vacation with an incredible overnight multi-day wild Hill Loch trip? A Guided Fly fishing trip to Scotland that you will not forget? Guided Fly-fishing for Wild Atlantic Salmon on world-class rivers? Have a corporate group looking for first-class accommodation, excellent meeting facilities, as well as fantastic team-building time on the river or loch? No problem! We can handle all of this.

You Fish Scotland has one of the best, well-rounded guide services in Inverness in the  Highlands of Scotland. With the diversity of water at our disposal, regardless of your ability level, our professional Guide staff can custom tailor a memorable Scotland Fly fishing experience just for you.

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Scotland is renowned as one of the very finest salmon fishing countries in the world. It has over 400 salmon rivers including famous major Scottish rivers such as the Tay, Dee, Spey & Tweed. Scotland is a prime salmon fishing holiday destination where scenery, good salmon fishing, fine local accommodation and well managed salmon fishing venues are all readily available.

It is rare globally to find all of these vital elements in close proximity therefore making Scotland a top international venue for your salmon fishing destination. Jock Monteith's accommodation & supplier advisory service takes the guess work out of where to stay and which other services to utilise during your Scottish salmon fishing vacation.

This professional recommendation service only provides information & links to the very best Scottish hotels, B&Bs, self catered accommodation and other fishing & touring related services in order to make your Scottish salmon fishing break as memorable and as comfortable as possible.

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FISHING BREAKS IN SCOTLAND

Scotia Fishing offer a multitude of guided fishing breaks in Scotland for Salmon , Trout, Pike and saltwater species.

From Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands we will tailor your fly fishing break to suit your requirements.

Since 2013 we have collaborated successfully with Scotland’s best self-catering, hotels and Bed & Breakfast’s to deliver hundreds of memorable fishing breaks in Scotland.

We fully understand the importance of your accommodation whilst on holiday and have personally visited all the accommodation solutions in our packages to ensure they are clean and comfortable, whilst offering first-class hospitality to match our own levels of customer service.

At Scotia, we appreciate everyone has differing demands, and for this reason, we have hand-picked a range of solutions to suit all tastes, ranging from 3-star B&Bs to the finest 5-star Scottish Hotels.

Please view our selection of pre-made fly fishing breaks in Scotland and remember if our packages don’t quite suit we will happily tailor a package to suit your requirements.

Please note these are not available in 2024.

SALMON FISHING BREAKS SCOTLAND

3 day river tay salmon fishing break.

☆ 3 Days guided fishing for Atlantic Salmon ☆ 4 Night guest house bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment provided ☆ Peak season 1st April – October 15th ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

2 DAY RIVER TAY SALMON FISHING BREAK

☆ 2 Days guided fishing for Atlantic Salmon ☆ 3 Night guest house bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment provided ☆ Peak season 1st April – October 15th ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

2 DAY RIVER TWEED SALMON FISHING BREAK

☆ 2 Days guided fishing for Atlantic Salmon on private beat of River Tweed ☆ 3 Night bed & breakfast in guest house 150 yards from river ☆ Full equipment & waders provided ☆ Peak season 1st September – November 30th ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

BEST OF SCOTLAND FISHING BREAK

☆ 2 Days each of guided salmon, pike & trout/grayling fishing ☆ 7 Night bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment & transfers provided ☆ Peak season 1st April – 15th November ☆ Glasgow or Edinburgh airport transfers Included ☆ 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

TROUT FISHING BREAKS SCOTLAND

3 day trout & grayling fishing break.

☆ 3 Days guided fishing for Brown Trout & Grayling on private beat of River Tweed ☆ 4 Night bed & breakfast in guest house 150 yards from river ☆ Full equipment & waders provided ☆ Peak season 1st April – September 30th ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

PIKE FISHING BREAKS SCOTLAND

3 day monster pike fishing break.

☆ 2 Days each of guided salmon, pike & trout/grayling fishing. ☆ 7 Night bed & breakfast. ☆ Full equipment & transfers provided. ☆ Peak season 1st April – 15th November. ☆ Glasgow or Edinburgh airport transfers Included. ☆ 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth.

2 DAY MONSTER PIKE FISHING BREAK

☆ 2 Days guided pike fishing ☆ 2 Night bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment provided ☆ Peak season 1st May – 15th October ☆ 2 hours from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

2 DAY WINTER PIKE FISHING BREAK

☆ 2 Days guided pike fishing ☆ 3 Night bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment provided ☆ Peak season 16th October – 6th March ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

2 DAY GUIDED PIKE FISHING BREAK

☆ 2 Days guided pike fishing ☆ 3 Night bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment provided ☆ Peak season May – October ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

GRAYLING FISHING BREAKS SCOTLAND

2 day winter grayling fishing break.

☆ 2 Days guided grayling fishing ☆ 3 Night bed & breakfast ☆ Full equipment provided ☆ Peak season November – March ☆ Only 1 hour from Edinburgh, Glasgow & Perth

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River Tweed Fishing Lodge – September, October, November Vacations

Autumn (fall) is a spectacular time to be in Scotland.

The rivers are full of salmon.

This vacation showcases fishing in Scotland at its very best.

You can enjoy fishing for salmon, sea trout, pike and grayling in some world-class and exclusive venues.

We have on offer a variety of sporting lodges all within easy access of the Tweed.

In addition, there is an abundance of activities for non anglers.

Our guides can transport you from the accommodation each day.

We also offer non fishing related tour activities.

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River tweed luxury fishing lodge scotland.

Join us for an extraordinary fishing vacation, staying in a luxury fishing lodge near the River Tweed in Scotland. This vacation will offer a varied fishing and touring experience.

Some of the best fishing in Scotland, can be found in September,  October and November. There are touring options too for non anglers.

The migration into rivers of Atlantic salmon is at its peak in these months. You can also enjoy the extraordinary sport for pike and grayling at exclusive venues.

For non-anglers, there’s the chance to mix in touring and Scotland’s heritage, ancestry and scenic landscapes, almost certainly you have a memorable experience in the making.

Included in this vacation

• All fishing permits for unique portfolio of fishing locations
• All transport including transfers to/from Edinburgh Airport
• Premium Orvis fishing tackle and breathable chest waders
• All (hand tied in Scotland) salmon flies – highly effective patterns tied by professional guides
• Dedicated and experienced professional guides
• Fishing Accommodation in a variety of Lodges. Carefully selected.
• Breakfasts, packed lunches, and dinners (wine and a welcome dram)
• Whisky tasting, family ancestry and other tour options (extra cost)
• The chance to also catch wild trout and grayling, included in your salmon permit

Dates for the trip

The fishing season on the River Tweed extends to the end of November. Therefore, these tours are available for September, October and November

Tours are very much bespoke. Accordingly, we will tailor the trip according to your needs.

Typically the trips are 7 nights accommodation with 4 days fishing, one day touring, and two days of leisure.

Finally, to get a proposal, please state your accommodation needs and Contact Us with an enquiry.   $POA

Target Species

Atlantic salmon, sea trout, grayling and pike. We have a wide portfolio of fishing options in the area.

Additional Fishing close to the your Lodge

Pike fishing near the river tweed.

Firstly, we have access to outstanding pike fishing in a private loch, 30 minutes north of your accommodation. In addition, this stunning loch nestles in a basin, is shrouded by hills and abundant wildlife.

Furthermore, there is a well appointed fishing lodge, with log burner, toilets and dining area. Hence a great place to chill and eat lunch overlooking the loch.

In addition to the pike, there is a good population of trout and perch in the loch.

You will fish from either a drifting boat or the shore, depending on conditions or your preference. Both methods are highly productive. Fish average 8lbs in weight and 20lb fish are not uncommon. There is a fishing lodge to lunch in, overlooking the water, with a wood burning stove, stags heads, and whisky!

Salmon fishing in Autumn (Fall)

The river Tweed is one of the world’s most famous salmon rivers and the big runs of fish come into the system in the Autumn. We have access to many private stretches of the river on private beats.

Most of the salmon fishing is within 10 minutes of your lodge. Fishing in October and November offers a very realistic chance of catching a Scottish Atlantic Salmon.

Your guide is experienced in the techniques required to catch salmon and skilled enough to capture the moment with a camera.

Grayling fishing on the Tweed System

Firstly,  Autumn is also a highly productive time to catch wild Grayling. The River Tweed, Teviot, and Whiteadder hold some real specimen Grayling.  Furthermore, our stretch of the Tweed offers world-class grayling fishing, and has consistently produced specimen fish close to the UK record.

In addition, we offer lessons for beginners or experts looking to improve on Euronymphing techniques for Grayling for these magnificent fish. Likewise, when this doesn’t work, fish can be caught swinging wet flies, spiders or dries.

Finally you can try premium nymphing rods, like the Sage ESN, Vision Nymphmaniac and Redington Strike.

Accommodation in the Scottish Borders

To begin with, it’s vital that you book accommodation well in advance. So that the very best properties can be secured, we need your input.  Therefore, we need info on how many rooms, check in and check out dates. Also what the dynamic is for the rooms, i.e. a couple sharing, two in a bed or single occupancy. Additionally, it would be good to get a handle on the type of property that you prefer? All in all, once we have this info, we can source some exciting accommodation options.

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Father & Son Fishing Trip

Father & son fishing trips.

Father son bonding trips are invaluable in strengthening relationships and creating lasting memories. When it comes to creating that unforgettable father son trip, we at Salmon Fishing Holidays Scotland have you covered.

Scotland, with its breath taking landscapes, provides the perfect backdrop for a unique father and son or mother and daughter fishing and golfing trip. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of our rivers or challenge each other on our world-renowned golf courses, all while surrounded by the beauty of Scotland. 

Imagine spending your days casting lines together into the crystal-clear waters on one of Scotland's finest rivers, surrounded by the stunning Scottish landscapes and then teeing off at a legendary golf course like St Andrews or Royal Troon, challenging each other while breathing in the fresh Scottish air and awing at the breath taking views. Combine all this, and Salmon Fishing Holidays Scotland offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable bonding trip. 

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, salmon fishing in Scotland offers an unforgettable experience in the heart of nature. With the thrill of catching a leaping salmon, a fishing trip to Scotland will create lasting memories.

As you walk along the fairways, sharing stories and trading tips, you're not just playing a game, you're building memories. The sound of clubs striking the ball, the cool Scottish breeze on your face, and the sights of lush greens stretching out before you - all contribute to a truly magical experience. Whether competing against each other or just enjoying each other's company, you can create a unique connection on the riverbank and golf courses. It's about sharing a passion, creating moments of joy, and building a bond that transcends generations. 

Whether reeling in a salmon or sinking that perfect putt, these trips provide the perfect opportunity for families to bond over shared passions and create unforgettable moments together in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

Day 1 - Arrival Day

Day 2 - guided salmon fishing on the mighty river tay, day 3 - torrance course, fairmount st andrews - par 72 championship course.

Arrival Day

Welcome to Dunkeld which is situated on the banks of the River Tay in stunning Perthshire. Upon arrival check-in to the 4* Dunkeld House Hotel. Relax and enjoy a tipple whilst overlooking the River Tay and mountains beyond. Please note that standard check-in time at the hotel is 15:00hrs.

Nestled in the heart of Perthshire's stunning countryside, Dunkeld House Hotel offers an exceptional experience of Scottish country living. This luxurious four-star country house hotel is set within 280 acres of pristine woodland overlooking the mighty River Tay. The hotel boasts an unrivalled panoramic views that will take your breath away.

Steeped in history, Dunkeld House Hotel was originally built as the country retreat of the 7th Duke of Atholl. Today, it stands as a testament to its illustrious past, offering guests all the decadence and period features of a traditional country house hotel, combined with the modern amenities and luxuries expected from a four-star Scottish Country House Hotel.

Overnight: Dunkeld House Hotel (Superior Twin room)

Today’s meal inclusions: None

Guided Salmon Fishing On The Mighty River Tay

Over the next couple of days’ you will be salmon fishing on the mighty River Tay from the bank or boat dependent on your preference. After breakfast your Salmon Fishing Holidays Scotland guide will be waiting at the Dunkeld House Hotel, ready to meet and greet you before transferring you the short distance to the salmon fishing venue. After fishing your guide will take you back to Dunkeld House Hotel.

Your Ghillie David Gardener will be waiting at the Newtyle Beat of the River Tay ready to meet and greet you. You will be salmon fishing on the crystal clear waters of the mighty River Tay from both the bank and the boat dependent on preference. Enjoy some refreshments and an introduction. You will then have the opportunity to try out different methods of fishing for the Atlantic salmon. This includes fly- fishing, spinning & harling. Your guide will be with you throughout your time on the River Tay, providing you with a unique service. He will give you advice on what tackle to use, point out the best salmon fishing spots, help you with your fishing techniques if required and fly casting. When you hook a wild Atlantic salmon, your guide will be there to advise you during the long and exciting fight, ensuring that you have the best chance of landing that unforgettable River Tay salmon. 

Lunch is taken during the hours of 1300hrs – 1400hrs and this is important in order to allow the pools to rest.

Duration of travel: 10 minutes

Duration: 0900-1700hrs

Today’s meal inclusions: Breakfast

Torrance Course, Fairmount St Andrews - Par 72 Championship Course

Today after breakfast travel enjoy the scenic journey from Dunkeld to St Andrews. You will have the opportunity to play 18-holes of the world-famous Torrance course in St Andrews. Please aim to arrive at the Club House for approximately 1350hrs in order to give yourself plenty of time to meet you caddy and take possession of your hire equipment. 

Tee-off Time: 1050hrs 

After your 18-holes on the Old Course enjoy a sumptuous lunch at the Road Hole Restaurant at the Old Course Hotel before embarking on your onward travels.

Duration of travel: 70 minutes

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We offer fishing trips to suit anglers of all abilities ,  venues in beautiful locations, and a range of fish species that keep us constantly spellbound.

Whether you’re a lifelong angler looking for your first Atlantic salmon, or a complete beginner wanting to learn how to cast and catch, we have the perfect fishing trip for you.

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How to plan the ultimate island-hopping adventure in Scotland

Wild, windswept and wonderfully scenic, these islands have neolithic sites, curious wildlife and a culture all of their own.

The 900-odd islands, islets and skerries amassed off the western and northern coasts of mainland Scotland are an eclectic bunch. In the north, the North Sea archipelagos of Shetland and Orkney have Viking history and names derived from Old Norse. To the west, the Atlantic-bound Outer Hebrides remain the stronghold of the Gaelic language, which is still spoken everywhere on the islands. And then there are the Inner Hebrides, tucked in closer to the mainland and running from whisky-soaked Islay in the south to the toothy peaks of Skye in the north.

It’s a region where connection matters. Some destinations have easy links to mainland communities; more ferries and flights mean more people and, generally, a more cosmopolitan feel. Others are flung further out to sea, islands off islands reached only via multiple ferries, and with a wholly different character.

At times, this topography has led to heartbreak. Take islands such as St Kilda and Mingulay, in the Outer Hebrides: home to small but determined local communities for millennia, both had to be eventually abandoned in the last century due to a gradual loss of self-sufficiency.

But it can also provide part of the charm, for it makes the journey part of the experience. A highlight of any visit to the islands is likely to be the trip out to them. Skye, for example, can be reached via a swooping road bridge that climbs to 115ft above Loch Alsh. If you fly into Barra, gateway to the Outer Hebrides, you’ll touch down right on a beach — the only such landing in the world.

Indeed, the beaches are a highlight across the archipelagos. Many look like they could be found on a screensaver, all buttery sand and aquamarine water. Some stretches of coastline are so sparsely populated and little visited, you might romp down their dunes and make the day’s first footprints.

Wildlife flourishes throughout, too. Expect to spot eagles overhead and puffins on the cliffs, plus all manner of marine life, from seals and dolphins to basking sharks and even whales. This also means you’ll find just-caught seafood on the menu everywhere, from cosy restaurants to village pubs.

We’ve picked some of the best trips to discover this region of wind and waves, but wherever you travel, there’s always another island waiting on the horizon. The temptation to carry on is as strong as the whisky.

Itinerary 1:   Far North & Orkney

Start point: Inverness End point: Inverness Distance travelled: 374 miles Average length: 7 days

Orkney is unlike anywhere else in Scotland. That’s partly down to its history: it was under Norwegian and Danish control for hundreds of years until the 15th century, and many Orcadians still claim Scandinavian ancestry. It’s also down to its location, across the Pentland Firth from Scotland’s northeast tip, with the largest town, Kirkwall, standing more than 200 miles north of Edinburgh.

Despite feeling far removed, it’s just 90 minutes by ferry from the Scottish mainland. By renting a car and using Inverness as your start and end point, you can easily combine exploring Orkney with a spin around Scotland’s far north, where the Flow Country is a highlight. It’s the world’s most intact and extensive blanket bog system, a peaty, pool-dotted expanse whose colour palette of mossy browns and earthy greens seems to shift like a kaleidoscope as clouds scud overhead.

Once you reach Orkney via ferry, the landscape is dominated by the North Sea, glinting on the horizon and pounding the shoreline, never too far from the road. On Mainland, Orkney’s largest island, a straightforward loop takes in the archipelago’s best-known sights, many of them historically significant, including the ancient village of Skara Brae — part of Orkney’s UNESCO-listed group of Neolithic sites — and Scapa Flow, where you can dive among shipwrecks. On Hoy, to the south of Mainland and accessible via ferry, one of the UK’s tallest sea stacks provides an easy marker for the end of your trip.

Highlights in the Far North & Orkney

1.   Forsinard Flows Hire a car in Inverness and head north to Scotland’s Flow Country, an expanse of rare blanket bog that’s currently being considered for UNESCO World Heritage status. At its heart is an RSPB reserve where you can walk the mile-long Dubh Lochan boardwalk, spotting lizards, frogs and dragonflies at ground level, and hen harriers and golden plovers overhead. A viewing tower affords views across the peatland.

2. Skara Brae Take the 90-minute car ferry from Scrabster, on the mainland, to Stromness, in Orkney, then find Skara Brae huddled next to a blustery beach. We know Neolithic people had a form of fitted furniture thanks to a storm that hit Orkney’s Mainland in 1850. It uncovered this immaculately preserved 5,000-year-old village, where nine surviving homes are divided into clear rooms and feature stone dressers and box-beds. The visitor centre displays artefacts such as jewellery and tools.

3. Kirkwall A 25-minute drive east takes you to Kirkwall, home to Orkney’s main harbour and airport and liveliest pub scene. You’ll also find Britain’s most northerly cathedral, the yellow-and-red sandstone St Magnus, founded in the 12th century. The town is the most bankable spot for a proper Orcadian live music session: pop into Skipper’s , The Bothy Bar or the Auld Motor Hoose to find out what’s on.

4. Scapa Flow Once a British naval base, Scapa Flow played a key role in both world wars. Today, these sheltered waters just south of Mainland are littered with shipwrecks, from blockships sunk to keep the Germans at bay to the German High Seas Fleet, deliberately scuttled here in 1919. Take a snorkel safari for a glimpse of these wrecks or get closer to them on a scuba dive with Kraken Diving .

5. Old Man of Hoy For the last leg of the trip, take the car ferry from Houton, on Mainland, to Lyness, on Hoy, then drive the 25 minutes to Rackwick. From here, hike along the cliffs — spotting fulmars and great skuas as you go — to the Old Man of Hoy, on the island’s west coast. This 450ft-tall red sandstone sea stack is best seen in late afternoon, when the sun brings out its rosy colour. Allow three hours return for the hike.

Itinerary 2:   Outer Hebrides

Start point:   Barra End point: Stornoway Distance travelled: 137 miles Average length: 10 days

Some of Scotland’s finest scenery lies far off its western coast, across the crashing waters of the Minch strait on the fringes of Europe. If the climate were warmer, the Outer Hebrides would surely be overrun with sunseekers, home as they are to white sand beaches that could stand in for the Caribbean. Instead, with the average summer high a cool 16C, this 130-mile-long string of islands remains quiet year-round — and fiercely traditional.

The archipelago is the last stronghold of the Scottish Gaelic language, once the dominant tongue throughout most of Scotland. It sets the tone for encounters with islanders still engaged in traditional crofting, fishing and weaving, producing the world-famous Harris tweed — still handwoven using island-spun wool — and some of the tastiest seafood.

This is a journey to take your time over, making diversions to local art galleries and near-hidden Neolithic sites. Start by flying from Glasgow to Barra, then hop between South Uist, North Uist, Harris and Lewis via ferry and causeway, eventually flying back from Stornoway. Along the way, the road glides above the Atlantic, ribbons around rocky bays and hugs the foot of lofty, heather-cloaked mountains.

Highlights in the Outer Hebrides

1. Traigh Mhòr This beach, on the northern tip of Barra, is the only one in the world to double as a runway for scheduled flights. Begin your Hebridean adventure with a memorable touchdown, watching the sands rushing up to meet you as you descend over the Atlantic. Pick up a vehicle from Car Hire Hebrides and drive the 20 minutes to the main village, Castlebay. Its huddle of homes gazes out at Kisimul Castle , a fortress atop an islet and the only medieval castle remaining in the Outer Hebrides.

2. Beinn Langais Take the ferry from Castlebay to Lochboisdale, on South Uist, then drive 50 minutes to North Uist and check in to Langass Lodge , a former shooting lodge. Pull on some boots for a two-mile circular trail, taking in the 5,000-year-old Barpa Langais chambered cairn, Pobull Fhinn stone circle and Beinn Langais hill. North Uist is slung so low that the latter’s 300ft summit rewards you with a panorama of peatland and sinewy sea lochs.

3. St Kilda Continue north via road and ferry to Leverburgh, on the island of Harris, your base for the next couple of days. This is the departure point for day trips to the St Kilda archipelago, which rises sharply from the water 40 miles to the west. Once home to a thriving community, it now stands abandoned, the traditional Hebridean blackhouses gently crumbling. While it’s officially uninhabited, some life remains here, with almost a million seabirds — including the UK’s largest colony of puffins — cloaking the sheer cliffs and enormous sea stacks.

4. Golden Road Starting around 30 minutes’ drive north of Leverburgh, the Golden Road is hailed as one of the isles’ best drives. Clinging to Harris’s eastern coast, its single track loops around sea lochs, the waterline occasionally broken by seals’ glossy crowns. Check out local art at Skoon Gallery & Studio and Finsbay Gallery and make time for the Harris tweed exhibition in Drinishader to learn about the beloved cloth.

5. Calanais Standing stones Swap Harris for Lewis with an hour-long drive north from Drinishader to the Calanais Standing Stones , a cross-shaped stone circle older than Stonehenge. We’ll probably never know why they were erected here some 5,000 years ago — astronomical observatory? Site of Neolithic worship? — but the intrigue has contributed to myths and legends. The mountains and lochs around it make it all a glorious sight.

6.   Uig Sands Drive another 30 minutes to get to this blissfully quiet beach, then hike across miles of pristine sands washed by teal waters to work up an appetite. Lunch is at Uig Sands restaurant: nab a window seat and order the Uig Lodge smoked salmon, then linger a night or two in one of four chic bedrooms, all of which have private patios and views across the bay.

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Salmon Fishing Near Edinburgh and Glasgow

Guide salmon fishing trips near Edinburgh and Glasgow on various premium rivers. Spey Casting instruction/ fine tuning, Scott Mackenzie and Orvis Mission double hand rods, SGAIC guides and Orvis Endorsed. Transport incl.

If you are looking for a salmon fishing trip near Edinburgh or Glasgow, there are many rivers to choose from. We have a team of professional fly fishing guides who can help deliver a memorable experience.

We will provide the salmon fishing permits, transport, quality salmon fishing tackle , breathable Orvis waders, boots with tungsten studs, life vests and spare sunglasses. We have options such as cooked lunches, served in river side huts or pro-photography of the day.

Alba Game Fishing is an Orvis Endorsed outfitter, established in 2004 and we have access to some fantastic rivers, such as the Tay, Spey, Tweed, Teviot, Dee and Don as well as smaller rivers like the Whiteadder, Earn, Tummel and Teith.

Get in touch to help us understand the type of experience you are looking for and we can add accommodation in the best Scottish hotels , itinerary writing and add in non fishing (touring) activities. Transport is provided in luxury vehicles and we are fully insured as a tour operator and with Hire and Reward insurance for transportation of guests.

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