Hilton Lodge | Tomich | Inverness-shire
Location: Tomich, Strathglass, Inverness-shire Click here for an online map (opens in new window) Airport: Inverness (daily flights from London) Rail: Inverness (daily from Glasgow, Edinburgh, London) Car: From the south. Follow A9 to Inverness. Take the A82 for 14 miles, then turn right onto the A831. Distance from from Inverness approx 28 miles (44 km) Car Hire: Inverness BOOKINGS & CONTACT DETAILS For bookings and brochure requests please use the contact numbers or email below, or write to: Hilton Lodge, Guisachan Estate, Strathglass, Inverness-shire IV4 7LY Phone: +44 (0)20 8858 8405 (International) Fax: +44 (0)20 8265 8925 (International) Hilton Lodge Click to visit the Hilton Lodge website	HILTON LODGE is situated on the 4500 acre Guisachan Estate at the head of Strathglass, 15 miles from Loch Ness and a short drive from Glen Affric, one of Scotland's most beautiful and unspoilt glens. Set in 130 acres of secluded parkland, the Lodge caters for parties of up to 14 guests, with its own trout fishing on the estate lochs and excellent salmon fishing on nearby rivers. A wide variety of other activities are available, including pony trekking, birdwatching, mountain biking, walking and hillwalking, boat trips, visits to castles and distilleries, golf and clay pigeon shooting. There is an abundance of wildlife in the area, including golden eagles, ospreys, red deer and pine martens. Nearby Inverness has restaurants, shops, a theatre and a museum. ACCOMMODATION The Lodge was built in the 18th century and has had later additions, giving it a spacious and comfortable feel for parties of up to 12-14. Smaller groups or families can stay in the central part of the house which is available for guests' exclusive use only on a weekly rental basis. Both all-inclusive and self-catering options are available. The Lodge sleeps up to 9 in the main house and a further 5 in the east wing. The 35 foot long drawing room has beautiful views to the south and west and leads on to the large terrace, as does the the dining room. There is also a well-stocked library and a games room with video and satellite TV. Ground Floor: Cedar panelled drawing room with open fire, dining room with open fire, study, large kitchen with Aga, games room. First Floor: 2 four poster bedrooms with fine views. Phones and a fax machine are available. Linen and towels, and logs supplied. Rod room, drying room and freezer available for anglers. Housekeeping can be arranged. PRICES: Lodge and fishing: Low season 1750 GBP; Mid season 2000 GPB; High season 2400 GBP; Xmas and New Year 2500 GBP (all prices per week). The Lodge is often available early in the season (from mid March to July), and this is an excellent time for trout and early salmon fishing. Special weekend packages are available out of season.
Brown Trout, Sea Trout, Salmon | Estate Lochs & Rivers Beauly, Glass and Farrar
BROWN TROUT FISHING Hilton Lodge has its own wild brown trout fishing on the estate lochs and can also provide excellent salmon fishing on nearby rivers. Loch fishing with the use of boats is free to guests. The estate's two large hill lochs (Loch Na Beinne and Loch Nan Eun) with islands and boats, produce over 500 brown trout a year, with some rods taking over 30 a day. Other smaller lochs, including the one in front of the house (see picture above), also with a boat, contain good sized trout, and there is a spate burn bordering the park. Trout fishing is also also available on the rivers Glass and Farrar, and on the nearby Tomich Lochs which are set high in the hills above Guisachan. These lochs are famous for the quality of their trout, and offer excellent fishing from early in the season. Tackle and Methods Trout fishing on the estate lochs is by fly. Wet and dry fly can be used with success, although wet is the more traditional Scottish method, utilising three flies on a cast. All the standard Highland trout patterns, in small sizes, will take fish. Evening fishing in the summer often produces good baskets. Tackle can be hired from Hilton Lodge and knowledgeable ghillies (fishing guides) are available for both trout and salmon fishing by prior arrangement. Brown Trout Season: 15 March - 6 October, excluding Sundays	SALMON AND SEA TROUT FISHING The estate can organise salmon and sea trout fishing on the nearby rivers Beauly, Glass and Farrar. The Beauly runs from the junction of the Rivers Farrar and Glass into the Beauly Firth just east of the town of Beauly. The two major tributaries (and the Farrar in particular) flow through spectacular Highland scenery and have runs of fish from early summer onwards. The best months for salmon fishing on the Farrar, Glass and Upper Beauly are July, August and September. These rivers have hydro dams with fish passes in several places, and the compensation water guarantees a good flow, even in drought conditions. The hydro schemes have affected the spring salmon run but there is often a good run of grilse (small summer salmon). The Beauly has sea trout in its lower reaches from February to April. The main salmon runs begin in late summer and continue to the end of the season. Tackle and Methods The larger River Beauly requires wading in its lower reaches and a 15' or 16' salmon rod is advised. Spinning is permitted on some stretches. The fly-only Glass and Farrar can often be bank fished with smaller grilse or sea trout rods. Traditional salmon flies such as Ally's Shrimp, Stoat's Tail, Munro Killer and Willie Gunn (doubles and trebles in various sizes depending on conditions) work well. Beauly Salmon & Sea-Trout Season: 11 Feb - 15 Oct, excluding Sundays
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