ADDITIONAL SPORT
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River, Loch and Pond Fishing Queensberry Estate Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway Tel: 01848 600415; email [email protected] Queensberry Estate Office Drumlanrig Mains, Thornhill, DG3 4AG 1. DRUMLANRIG FISHINGS DRUMLANRIG CASTLE & COUNTRY PARK / QUEENSBERRY ESTATE
Drumlanrig Fishings have increased from OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES previous years and now covers a 10.5 mile From waymarked paths and off road cycle trails to challenging mountain bike tracks, stretch of the River Nith on the Duke of informative ranger-led walks, wildlife, landrover tours, magnificent gardens, a thrilling Buccleuch’s Queensberry Estate, including a 7 adventure playground to a variety of fantastic outdoor events, our visitor centre staff mile stretch that has been carefully managed for can help you plan a full day’s activities. Indoor, enjoy our stableyard café, castle generations as the private waters of Drumlanrig shop, stableyard studios and castle tours. Castle, the magnificent home of Their Graces, the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry. The 17th Century pink sandstone For more information or to book: castle provides a splendid backdrop to the river Drumlanrig Castle, which is at its most attractive where it runs Thornhill, Dumfriesshire, DG3 4AQ through the grounds of the Estate. In addition, Visit: www.drumlanrig.com we now offer fishing on part of the River Scaur, T: 01848 331555 which is a tributary of the River Ntih. F: 01848 331682 The Lochs and Ponds are all located near E: [email protected] Thornhill and are set within the glorious countryside of the Queensberry Estate of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry, KBE.
The small, nearby market town of Thornhill serves a large rural district and is situated 15 miles north west of Dumfries. The motorway Why not also visit one of our other Estates for fishing? (M74) to the north of Carlisle is an hour’s drive from Thornhill (A76) for visitors from the South, whilst Edinburgh and Glasgow are BOWHILL ESTATE ESKDALE AND LIDDESDALE ESTATE approximately 60 miles north. Fish the River Ettrick Fish the Esk and Liddle The River Nith is the largest and best known river in Dumfries and Galloway and has Estate Office T: 01750 20753 Estate Office T: 01387 380202 established a reputation for the quality of its Salmon, Sea Trout and Grayling over the years. The river rises deep in Robert Burns country in south Ayrshire, continuing its www.bowhillhouse.co.uk path through scenic Nithsdale from Sanquhar to Thornhill, Auldgirth and Dumfries to www.fishtweed.co.uk www.fishborderesk.co.uk its mouth in the Solway at Glencaple. The average weight of Salmon caught is usually around 8lb although fish of over 20lb are not unusual. Grilse average 4-5lb, Sea Trout 2lb with some in excess of 5lb and Grayling average 2Ib. The Sea Trout fishing is best in the summer months although September can see some fine sport. The height of the Salmon season spans September through to the end of November on the Nith where the season is longer than on most rivers, extending from 24th February to 30th November. Grayling fishing runs from 1st December to 31st March. 2. DESCRIPTION
Boatford Beat River - For the latest catch returns and river conditions, please visit www.fishnith.co.uk or www.rivernithfishings.co.uk. The fishing on the River Nith comprises mainly double bank fishing. The river broadens from a rocky gorge into a mainly gravelled riverbed with suitable pools and reaches which provide good accessible fishing for Salmon, Sea Trout and Grayling. This is divided into stretches known as the Nith Linns, The Castle Beats (divided into Upper, Middle and Lower Beats) and the Boatford Beat. Providing weather conditions are favourable, Salmon will run early in the year, with greater runs throughout the season up to and including November. Sea Trout also run early and can be expected in quantity from May onwards whilst Grayling run early in the year. Although slightly differing in lengths, the Castle beats are balanced for quality and each contains a proportion of low and high water pools, thereby ensuring fishable water at all times except perhaps during periods of extreme drought or high flood. Nith Linns runs for 2 miles immediately above the Upper Beat and is mainly fished from the true left (East Bank). It has many streams and pools which provide good lies for both Salmon and Sea Trout as well as Brown Trout. Rocky in nature, it has steep banks. The Boatford Beat has been added this year and runs for 3.5 miles below the Lower Beat and has a number of streams and pools. 3 miles of this beat provide double bank fishing. Scaur Beat The River Scaur fishing comprises 8 miles of double bank fishing plus 1/2 mile of single bank fishing.
For any enquiries regarding the status of the river or specific information on fishing please contact Rab Kerr, River Manager (Tel 07765 002142)
Bookings - From 2014 bookings can be made directly with the Estate Office or, outwith normal office hours, either at the Buccleuch & Queensberry Arms Hotel, Thornhill or with the River Manager. In addition, we offer a limited availability online via the FishNith webpages (www.fishnith.co.uk or by contacting the FishPal call centre (Tel 01573 470612).
3. ACCOMMODATION
Our preferred partner, the Buccleuch & Queensberry Arms Hotel in Thornhill, is able to offer breaks including fishing and other rural pursuits. In addition day fishing permits may be bought at the hotel. (www.bqahotel.com T: 01848 323101)