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Fish Scotland, Tour Scotland

March 27, 2012 catswhiskers Comments off

: Fishing, River Spey, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on fishing for sport in Scotland. This mainly takes place on major salmon and trout rivers such as the Tay, Tweed and Spey. However, there are multiple other possibilities including numerous lochs (lakes), smaller rivers, such as the Garry, Tummel and Esk, and the sea. The fishing season runs approximately from February to October each year. Above and below is a small portfolio of fishing related images which I have accumulated in course of tours around Scotland.

Above is a fisherman on the Spey in the Scottish Highlands whilst immediately below is a fishing scene from the River Kelvin in the city of Glasgow.

: Fishing, River Kelvin, Glasgow

Here are some locals enjoying a relaxing time on the ‘bonnie’ banks of Loch Lomond in central Scotland.

Fishing, Loch Lomond, Scotland

Here is a popular beat on the River Tay, near Dunkeld, also in central Scotland.

Fishing Beat, River Tay, Scotland

This shot was taken on a small loch (lake) near Eaglesham, south of Glasgow. No doubt a club. Note windfarm in distance, Europe’s largest.

Loch Fishing, Eaglesham, Scotland

Here is a self-explanatory sign warning non-authorised fisherman to keep away from private fishing.

No Fishing Sign, Scotland

Overall, Scotland offers tremendous opportunities for fishing, from the Borders through to the Tay in central Scotland and the Spey in the north. A large support industry has grown up around this activity. From time to time some of tour guests do seek a spot of fishing as part of their Scotland vacation.

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Tour Dunkeld and Birnam, Tour Central Scotland

November 27, 2011 catswhiskers Comments off

Birnam Hotel, Birnam, Scotland

Today, I ventured into central Scotland with trip aided by unusual sunny weather and blue sky.

Here there are two towns with an almost seamless join, namely Birnam and Dunkeld. Both of these towns are popular with visitors to Scotland. Birnam is, perhaps, most famous for its Macbeth connection with Birnam Wood and Birnam Oak. The latter can viewed on bank of the River Tay although unlikely to be a relic from Shakespeare’s time.

Above image shows the Birnam Hotel which dates from around 1850 and was probably built to accommodate the first wave of tourists to the area aided by a new railway and the fashion set by Queen Victoria of visits to Scotland.

The childrens’ author Beatrix Potter used to holiday in the locale in her teens and obtained inspiration for her series of books.

Dunkeld, Perthshire, Scotland

Above image shows the popular small town of Dunkeld which sits on the banks of the River Tay. Dunkeld means’ Fort of the Caledonians’ and trace its origins back about 1500 years, and possibly longer. The Cathedral in centre of town, although part ruin, is a popular visitor attrraction and famous as an early Christian site dating back to the Culdees in AD 815.

The image below gives a perspective of Dunkeld in context of the mighty River Tay which comprises Scotland’s longest river system and is popular with anglers for salmon fishing.

Dunkeld and River Tay, Scotland

An interesting site nearby is Ossian’s Hall and the Falls of Braan. Today, following persistent heavy rain, the river was in full spate.

Falls of Braan at Ossian's Hall, Scotland

Overall, a worthwhile trip . In the distance snow capped mountains could be seen.

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Visit Aberfeldy Distillery, Visit Scotland

October 11, 2011 catswhiskers Comments off

Dewars Whisky, Aberfeldy Distillery, Scotland

This evening, the focus of my blog post is Aberfeldy Distillery in Central Scotland. This is a popular visitor centre also known as Dewars World of Whisky. Aberfeldy, together with sister distilleries, Craigellachie (Speyside), Macduff, Royal Brackla and Aultmore, is ultimately owned by Italy’s Bacardi Group.

This distillery was founded in 1898 and is thus relatively young by Scottish standards. Output is a key constituent of Dewar’s White Label blend. Location is conveniently close to the birthplace of John Dewar who founded the eponymous spirits firm in 1846 in nearby Perth.
Whilst Aberfeldy output is mainly focused on blends, there is produced a 12 year old single malt (40pct), which is lightly peated and described as an all-round pleasant drink.