Drumlanrig Castle Fishings in Dumfries and Galloway Scotland

The 5-year catch average (1998 to 2002) for our water was

50 Salmon
6 Grilse and
158 Sea Trout

Loch and coarse fishing are also available on the Estate.

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"For full details, visit the Queensberry Estate Website at www.drumlanrig.com

Within the Queensberry Estate of the Buccleuch Estates near Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, approximately 7 miles of exclusive sea trout and salmon fishing across four defined beats (Lower, Middle, Upper and Nith Linns). The river broadens from a rocky Gorge into a mainly graveled riverbed with suitable pools and reaches offering good accessible fishing for both salmon and sea trout. The four beats vary in length but are balanced for quality. There are 28 named pools across the four beats.

Rules
Specific rules are detailed on the permits and listed in the fishing huts but full information can be found in the Fishing particulars. Flyfishing is preferred but worming and spinning are acceptable depending on the height of water.

Access and Parking

Fishing is generally accessed from both banks although the Upper Beat has the use of a boat. The Nith Linns, unlike the 3 Castle beats, are rocky in nature with some steep banking. This however, offers an exciting challenge to the experienced fisherman. Fishing huts and suitable parking is available on all beats.

Assistance
Advice and assistance is offered from our Ghillie, Rab Kerr.

Please contact the Estate Office in the first instance if you wish to speak to Rab or if you need a ghillie for your visit.

Visitors' Ticket Prices

The season runs from the 25th of February to 30th November and prices vary throughout the season from approx.

All prices exclude V.A.T. In the main salmon season it is preferred that weekly or 3-day bookings are made, however daily permits are offered subject to availability.

Evening sea trout permits can be purchased at a cost of £29 incl VAT per rod/evening.

Contact
Buccleuch Sporting,
Queensberry Estate Office
Drumlanrig Mains,
Thornhill,
DG3 4AG

Telephone : 01848 600 415 Fax: 01848 600 244

email : slancaster@buccleuch.com