Exclusive Salmon Fishing on the North Esk

Offers approximately one and one quarter miles of double bank fishing providing excellent fly water with eleven named pools.

  • Vehicular access to the river is good with a well-maintained track running the full length of the beat on the southern bank. A well-appointed bothy is situated at the upper end of this track.

  • The north bank can accessed at the top and bottom of the beat although a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended.

  • Access to the beat has, for many years, been restricted with a keen syndicate taking full advantage of their dedicated weeks. This arrangement came to an end in 2021 and the river is now open and available all season.

  • The beat offers a quiet relaxed, some might say tranquil, atmosphere where noise pollution is greatly restricted and, in the main, emanates from the river itself and the abundant wildlife. 

  • An excellent “stress buster” which is interrupted only when a fish or grilse comes to the fly!

Accommodation

The recently refurbished and extended self-catering lodge*, which is situated approximately 250 metres from the river, offers four double, one twin bedroom and five bathrooms. The property is finished to a very high standard and provides a large comprehensively equipped kitchen, comfortable lounges with wood-burning stoves and a separate dining room.

A secure rod room, with freezer, is also provided.

Upper Drum & Lower Durris

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