Activities in Northern Highlands

Nr Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland, UK

This long deep loch holds good numbers of large ferox trout, plus plenty of brown trout averaging 8-10oz. Boats available.

Polbain, Achiltibuie, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

Several good trout lochs with fish averaging 1/2 lb.

Portmahomack, Tain, Highland, IV20 1YS

Sea angling, dolphin spotting and nature cruises aboard the well equipped 'Scorpion'. Trips range from 2 to 6 hours.

Estate Office, Bonar Bridge, Highland, IV24 3EA

A dramatic open stretch of the river with small pools, this beat averages 200 salmon a year, best July, August and September.

Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7XF

Park and heathland 18 hole course with panoramic views which can be tricky.

Kinlochbervie, Lairg, Highland, IV27 4RP

This remote and exciting spate river flows into Sandwood Loch, salmon and sea trout from June onwards.

Langley Park, Wick, Caithness, KW14 7XY

A delightful spate river, divided into four beats, September is the best month. Average about 100 salmon a year.

Elphin, Nr Ullapool, Sutherland, Scotland, UK

A wider shallow loch with sandy beaches, plenty of trout averaging 6-8oz with some much larger. Boats available.

Morefield, Ullapool, IV26 2TH

This picturesque 9 hole course on the shore of Loch Broom can prove testing for both beginners and experienced players alike.

Estate Office, Bonar Bridge, Highland, IV24 3EA

One of Scotland's best salmon rivers producing between 1,500 and 2,000 fish. The lower river is divided into 4 beats.

Nr Ullapool, Wester Ross, Scotland, UK

A spate river producing some 70 salmon a year. Weekly lets.

Achfary, Lairg, Highland, IV27 4PQ

A good salmon and sea trout river, best after a spate. Two beats.

Nr Garve, Ross-shire, Scotland, UK

A hydro-electric loch holding brown trout, pike and perch. Bank fishing only. No permit required.

Scourie, Sutherland, Scotland, UK

The hotel issues permits from many of the surrounding lochs, most with excellent brown trout fishing.

The Store, Bettyhill, Thurso, Highland, KW14 7SS

One of Scotland's most exclusive salmon rivers with some 700 fish being taken most seasons. The lower beat is Association Water.