Location: South coast of North Harris, Outer Hebrides.
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Airport: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - flights from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness.
Sea Travel: Passenger and car ferries sail from Ullapool on the west coast mainland to Stornoway and from Uig (Skye) to Tarbert. Information about ferry times from Caledonian MacBrayne on 01475 650 100, or from their website. Yachts can sail directly into the Castle’s secure anchorage.
Road: From Stornoway - take the A858, A859 south, then B887 - distance 41 miles (66 km).
Car Hire: Stornoway
CONTACT DETAILS
For enquiries and bookings contact:
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, Isle Of Harris, Scotland HS3 3AS
Phone: (+44) (0)1859 560 200 (International)
Fax: (+44) (0)1859 560 263 (International)
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
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BOOKING & PRICES:
The Castle and all facilities, for 20 guests with full board (excluding alcohol), can be booked by the week, with exclusive use of all Estate fisheries and the services of five ghillies. Further accommodation within the estate is available by arrangement. Guide price: Single rod per person per week, with full board - 1950 UK Pounds. Full prices on application.
AMBUINNSUIDHE CASTLE
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle (pronounced 'Aven-suey') was built in
1865, and is situated by the sea in a stunning
location at the south of North Harris, with views to the other islands.
The Outer Hebrides are world-famous for the quality of their wild brown
trout, sea trout and salmon fishing. The
Gaelic name 'Amhuinnsuidhe' translates as 'sitting by the river', and
one of the local rivers enters the sea beside the castle. The castle
has its
own hillside
gardens
and
is surrounded by 55,000 acres of Trust-owned land, designated
under European law
for its plant and bird life. The surrounding landscape is one of remote
glens, heather-clad hills, trout lochs,
and clear seas bounded by cliffs and shell-sand beaches.
Apart from fishing - both freshwater and sea - various other outdoor activities
are available to guests, and
the region is ideal for hill-walking and birdwatching.
ACCOMMODATION
The castle's impressive public rooms enjoy dramatic sea views to the south and west across the sound of Taransay, as do the majority of bedrooms. The 12 individually designed bedrooms can accommodate 20 guests and each has its own private bathroom. The rooms are beautifully decorated and sympathetically furnished with antiques and paintings. As with many Scottish houses of the period, all the principal rooms are on the first floor. In addition to the grand hall and panelled dining room, there is a drawing room, conference room, small sitting room, library and billiards room. The castle is fully staffed and all meals are provided, with the emphasis on fresh local produce such as seafood and the island’s venison and lamb. Special requirements can be catered for.
SALMON
AND SEA-TROUT FISHING
Fishing
for salmon and sea trout on Scotland's west coast mainland and islands
differs from the south and east of the country. The rivers are generally
smaller and shorter, often
flowing into the sea from large freshwater lochs situated a relaitively
short distance inland. These lochs, such as the acclaimed Loch Voshmid
on the
Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate, are excellent
waters for migratory fish, many of which enter them fresh from the
sea. The
runs of salmon, grilse (one-sea-winter salmon), and sea trout also
commence later than elsewhere, beginning around June and going through
to September. Rainfall in the west is often higher
during
the summer months and this encourages fish to run at a time when
other Scottish rivers have insufficient water.
Loch
fishing at Amhuinnsuidhe for salmon and sea-trout is generally
from boats, and by fly, with salmon averaging 5 pounds and
sea-trout 1lb 8oz.. However, increasingly
salmon of up to 15lbs are being caught. and the heaviest salmon from
the fishery is 23lbs. The record sea-trout weighed in at 11lbs..
BROWN TROUT FISHING
For anyone wishing to experience wild fishing at its best the Outer Islands are undoubtedly the place to go, and fly-fishing for wild brown trout is exceptional here, with lochs holding good stocks of large, beautifully marked, hard-fighting fish. Wet fly is the normal method, but dapping with large dry flies using a light 'floss' line on a long rod is a common - and thrilling - variation. Brown trout fly-fishing is available from mid April until the beginning of October on the Estate's brown trout lochs. A ghillie accompanies the party to the lochs and can give tuition to beginners. Tackle can be hired and all necessary facilities such as transport, drying rooms, and freezers are available.
Best Fishing Seasons: Brown Trout - Early May to September. Salmon and Sea Trout - June to mid-October. No Sunday fishing.
Lets for prime fishing weeks throughout the season include full board, accommodation for a maximum of 20 guests, the use of all fisheries (Ghlinnie, Ulladale, Hulladale, Voshmid, Scourst, Muggs, and Castle System), 5 ghillies and 10 boats. Mixed Rod Weeks, which take place on various dates, allow individuals to visit the Estate other than with a party. In the event that a party has difficulty in raising sufficient numbers to take exclusive use of the Castle, it is possible for two parties to be accommodated. This arrangement would suit parties who might comprise, say, up to six rods each. For fishing availability contact Innes Morrison, Estate Manager. Tel: 01859 560 200 Fax: 01859 560 263
a summer grilse from Loch Voshmid
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