Fishing & Shooting

Fishing

The silvery Tay is Scotland’s largest and best known salmon river, famous for its salmon, brown trout and grayling fish. The River Tay and its tributary, the River Tummel, runs through some of the most beautiful scenery in Scotland.

The Kinnaird Estate has two fishing beats, best known as Lower Kinnaird and Upper Kinnaird and each beat has its own comfortable, well-equipped Fishing Hut. These beats have been managed by the Ward family for generations and have played host to many famous anglers. In his book “The Great Salmon Rivers of Scotland”, the exceptional angler and fishing author, the late John Ashleigh-Cooper, says of the River Tay, “there is no better big fish river in Scotland”, and particularly commends the Fir Trees Pool on the Lower Kinnaird beat.

There are two full time ghillies operating on Kinnard, both with extensive knowledge of angling and with years of boating experience. They will be pleased to look after all fishermen, from the professional angler to the complete novice.

Lower Kinnaird beat

This beat is an exceptionally good fly beat and is rated as one of the best in Scotland. It is two miles long and can accommodate up to 8 rods. In low water it fishes at its best. There is a great fishing hut on the beat that can cater for all your needs, from an individual lunch to large corporate entertainment. A full time ghillie is always present and a boat can be used in high water conditions.

Upper Kinnaird beat

This beat has a ½ mile stretch of the River Tummel and 3 miles of water on the River Tay. It has pools of up to 50ft deep and boats can always be used on this beat. It is suitable for disabled fishermen. We allow fly, spinning and worm (at certain times) to be fished on this beat. It also has a superb and fully equipped Fishing Hut.

Mill Pond

This is a small loch, set in beautiful surroundings, with natural brown trout. It has a well equipped bothy and is ideal for BBQs and picnic lunches. Float tubes can also be used on this loch under the supervision of one of our ghillies. There is also a boat to use on the loch.

Clay Pigeon Shooting

Set in a scenic natural amphitheatre alongside Balnamuir Burn, we can simulate driven pheasants, crossing birds and down the line.   Instruction in safe gun handling is given by a competent & experienced coach, this includes loading and aiming at clay targets.

For fishing & clay pigeon shooting bookings please contact the Estate Office.
Tel: 01796 482831, or email: cottages@kinnairdestate.com.

Shooting

Having some of Perthshire’s best ground for pheasant and partridge shooting, we are able to organise excellent and rewarding day’s sport on the estate before returning to the comforts of Kinnaird House or one of our cottages.

For availability and shooting enquiries, please contact shoot@feathersataltitude.com

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