Shooting and Fishing in Perthshire

Salmon Fishing in Perthshire on the River Tay - is internationally recognised one of the best Atlantic salmon rivers in the United Kingdom. The Tay is where the largest ever rod caught salmon in Britain was caught by Miss Georgina Ballantine in 1922, weighing 64lbs. The extensive river system comprises many smaller tributaries also excellent salmon fisheries including the Isla and the Ericht.

The nearest salmon beats to Meikleour hotel are;

Lower Tay - Sto bhall, Taymount , Ballathie , Cargill , Islamouth, Islamouth (Meikleour).

Middle Tay - Meikleour House, Kercock , Baldarroch, Murthly 1 , Stenton , Murthly 2, Newtyle , Dunkeld House.

The River Isla and Erichttributaries - Islabank, Coupar Grange, Cray, Finegand

The nearest Tackle shops:-

Kate Fleming Tackle Shop , 26 Allan Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6AO Tel: 01250 873990

James Crockhat & Sons , 28 Allan Street, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AO Yel: 01250 872056

P.D. Malloch, 259 High Street, Perth PH15QN Tel: 01738 632316

Local Shooting can be arranged:-

Driven Pheasant and Partridge - £28 per bird 100 to 200 bird days, enjoy an excellent day local to the hotel

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