Fishing Scotland. Information on cruises and fishing trips in Scotland.
Fishing Scotland. Information on cruises and fishing trips in Scotland.
Fishing in Scotland - Rods and boats can be hired locally for fresh and sea water fishing. If a permit is required for a river or loch, it is usually easily obtained. Salmon, sea trout, brown trout, mackerel, cod, saithe and lithe are commonly caught in local waters.
Glencoe Cruises and Fishing Trips - Cruises round the Burial Isles on Loch Leven (approx. 1 hour). Fishing Trips also available 2hr/½ day/full day, fishing equipment available. For more info click here
Less than 2 hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh, Glencoe & Loch Leven offers:
Some of the finest scenery in Europe .
The perfect base for exploring the west highlands by car.
A fantastic range of family activities.
Outstanding low level walking including access to the West Highland Way.
Great mountaineering opportunities with 43 Munro Mountains
in 15 miles.
Year-round attractions including skiing, snowboarding, sailing and watersports.
Excellent eating and shopping experiences.
Relaxation and tranquillity including stressbusting leisure activities.
Up to Fort William, through the town and turn left at the traffic lights at the junction signposted Mallaig and the road to the isles. This route takes you past the National Trust site at Glenfinnan where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard to start the, 45 rebellion , and on past Lochailort to Arisaig and Mallaig. This lovely drive takes you past the silver sands of Morar, with its neighbouring golf course, and also offers the opportunity of a detour along the banks of Loch Morar, the deepest fresh water loch in Europe. From Mallaig it is possible to connect with a car ferry to Skye.
Starting at the Glencoe cross roads, the left fork on the B863 takes you round the loch and back across Ballachulish Bridge to Glencoe village. This 20 mile circuit is a short drive, but takes in striking panoramas of the loch, views over Eilean Munde the burial island, waterfalls, as well as man made attractions of shops, cafes, and in Kinlochleven a walking centre and visitor centre.
Cross the Ballachulish Bridge heading in the direction of Fort William. After five miles you come to the turning for the Corran Ferry, which takes you to the other side of Loch Linnhe and to the village of Ardgour. Continuing on under the dramatic slopes of Garbh Bheinn to Strontian, you have a choice of routes. A left turn takes you onto the road to Ardnamurchan and the lighthouse at the most westerly point of the British mainland. This is a wonderful drive with numerous reasons to stop and explore along the way.
Alternatively from Salen you can continue on the circular route to Acharacle, Glenuig, Lochailort where you join the Mallaig to Fort William road. An alternative to returning via Fort William is to take the road which travels the south side of Loch Eil, back to Ardgour and the Corran Ferry.
Turning left before Strontian takes you down to Lochaline and the Morvern peninsula. Here you can catch a car ferry to Craignure on Mull. It is possible to drive over Mull and spend some time on Iona via this route and return the same day. You can also take the car across to Tobermory on Mull from Kilchoan which is a few miles before Ardnamurchan point.