Kinnaird Castle
Brechin, Angus

Where a unique opportunity in castle accommodation  awaits you...

Fishing

Season - 2008

The estate has five miles of double-bank fishing with something to suit everyone’s ability and every pocket, starting from 1 mile below Brechin and stretching to the Montrose basin.  Traditionally the best weeks for catching fish were during the spring runs but in recent years there has been a more even distribution of catches. 

For a relaxing holiday it is worth combining the fishing with staying on the estate, particularly if there are some in the fishing group who are part time fisherman or even unwilling to try.  It is a short walk (10 minutes) from the castle to the top two beats. For those fishing from the castle there is a rod-box conveniently placed at the entrance of the Macduff Tower and a large storage area in the Barony Apartment.

All beats (except Powmouth) are let for 4 rods although summer water may not allow this number on all beats.

The estate employs its own Riverman, Donald Webster, to over see the beats and help new fishers to get started. Individual ghillying can be given by Sandy Gordon, who can be contacted via the Estate office.  We can also arrange tuition from qualified instructors.  

There are 11 named pools from Kinnaird Dyke to the Boat Pool below the footbridge. This attractive stretch of river with banks covered with wild flowers is renowned for its spring fishing below the Kinnaird Dyke.  Salmon catches however are now more spread over the whole season. 

The fishing hut, attached to the Fishers Cottage, is as roomy and homely as you could wish to find with arm chairs, a large table and a decent log fire– a welcome addition during those spring weeks - hot and cold running water and a WC.

2008 rents from £950/week plus VAT in July & August. For availability and detail prices go to www.fishesks.co.uk/kinnairdupper

The middle beat hosts seven named pools from the “Willows” to “Haughs Rough”.  Steady improvements to the beat over the years by way of croys and bank work has improved catches dramatically over the last few years – especially in the Autumn.  The fishing hut, for which there are no services, sits in an elevated position.

2008 rents from £525/week plus VAT from March to August.
For availability and detail prices go to www.fishesks.co.uk/kinnairdmiddle

5 named pools from “Arrat’s Mill” to “Wattie Bain”.  The Powmouth beat is included through the spring season to end of March.  This beat has been improved slowly over the years and provides reasonable salmon, grilse and sea trout from July onwards, with sea trout usually starting running in June.  This stretch offers a simple hut in a secluded position. 

2008 rents from £300/week April – July to £650/week in October.
For availability and detail prices go to www.fishesks.co.uk/kinnairdlower