A one-twelfth Pro Indiviso Share in the Huntington Salmon Fishings, River Awe Argyll

Oban 14 miles, Crianlarich 26 miles, Stirling 72 miles, Glasgow 83 miles, Edinburgh 107 miles

A one-twelfth Pro Indiviso Share in a productive beat of salmon fishings on a picturesque river in the heart of the west Highlands of Scotland

■ About 1,050 metres of single (right) bank salmon fishing with 15 named pools. ■ 5-year average of (2012 to 2016) of 70 salmon/grilse. ■ Fishing for 2 rods, separated into upper and lower beats to provide exclusive fishing for each rod. ■ Good access to the beat from the A85 and a footpath following the north bank.

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Situation representatives from SEPA, Scottish and Southern and by wading. There is a basic timber-framed fishing The Huntington Salmon Fishings is the upper most beat Energy and the proprietors of the River Awe agreed a hut overlooking the Little Verrie Pool on the upper beat. on the famous River Awe, immediately downstream of new flow regime aimed at improving spawning between the villages of and conditions to help maximise the numbers of young Named after one of the founder members – Tony Dalmally, in Argyll. The beat is located beside the A85 salmon reared to smolt stage in the river before Huntington, the Huntington Syndicate was established Tyndrum to trunk road, 2 miles east of the village descending to sea. in 1975 as the ownership body for the beat of salmon of Taynuilt. fishings immediately downstream of the Awe Barrage. Under the recent conservation measures introduced by The salmon and sea trout fishing rights are owned in This part of Scotland is renowned for its stunning the Scottish government, the River Awe is currently in perpetuity by the pro indiviso shareholders. scenery whilst being accessible in less than two hours’ Category 3, with the effect that catch and release of all driving time from Glasgow and a little over two hours salmon/grilse caught is mandatory throughout the The Huntington FIshings include 15 named pools, from Edinburgh. The village of Taynuilt provides basic season. This categorisation is reviewed annually. which are shown on the plan attached to these local serves, including a café, shop, post office and particulars of sale. pharmacy. Taynuilt also has a golf club and the area The average weight of salmon caught on the Awe is has a wealth of accommodation on offer including a around 10lb, although the river does occasionally hotel in Taynuilt and the nearby Brander Lodge hotel produce a 30lb specimen. A fish counter at the and bistro. Oban (14 miles) also offers a range Barrage provides river managers with accurate data on services and facilities. Glasgow Airport provides the numbers of fish moving through the river. regular services to London airports, Birmingham, Southampton and a variety of international destinations. The Huntington Fishings

The River Awe

The syndicate is managed by one of the shareholders (Tony Huntington) on behalf of the other members of the syndicate.

The A85 runs parallel to the river Awe and there is access to the beat from the roadside with a footpath following the north bank. The Huntington Fishings is an attractive beat of about 1,050 metres in length, of single (right) bank salmon The River Awe flows through an attractive wooded glen fishings flowing through some of the most spectacular for about 4 miles from Loch Awe (Scotland’s longest scenery Scotland has to offer. The consistency of the freshwater loch) to the sea at near the catch records is a feature of the beat with the five and village of Taynuilt. The River Awe is only challenged by 10-year average catches being 70 and 62 fish its sister, the River Orchy, for the position of the respectively. The Huntington Fishings are situated premier salmon river in Argyll. between the Awe Barrage and the confluence with the Allt Cruiniche. Since 1961, a 59 feet high barrage has resulted in the flow of the river Awe being controlled by the dam. This The Huntington Fishings provides fishing for 2 rods, by means that even following heavy rainfall in the 270- fly only. The beat is divided into upper and lower beats square-mile catchment area, spate conditions rarely providing exclusive fishing for each rod rotating at occur on the main stem of the river. In 2012, 1.30pm each day. The beat is fished from the bank

The Season Argyll Fisheries Trust Special Conditions of Sale The season on the River Awe opens on the 11 The trust was setup in 1995 to promote and improve 1. The purchaser shall within 5 days of conclusion of missives February and closes on 15 October. Salmon fishing the health of aquatic ecosystems and self-sustaining make payment as a guarantee for due performance of a sum begins in earnest from mid-April and lasts for 24 weeks fish populations. equal to 10 per cent of the purchase price. Timeous payment until the end of September. The catch records on the of the said sum shall be a material condition of the contract. In beat for the last ten years are as follows: Subjects of Sale the event that such payment is not made timeously the seller The subjects of sale are a one-twelfth Pro Indiviso reserves the right to resile without further notice. The balance Year Salmon/Grilse Share in the salmon and sea trout fishing rights for two of purchase price will be paid either by cleared funds or rods in perpetuity on the River Awe, Argyll. solicitor’s cheque at the option of the seller, at the date of entry 2007 85 and interest at five per cent above The Royal Bank of Scotland 2008 25 Outgoings base rate current from time to time will be charged there on Each one-twelfth member pays an annual management from the term of entry until payment. Consignation shall not 2009 16 charge to cover the cost of the levy payable to the avoid payment of the foregoing rate of interest. In the event 2010 34 Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board, repairs, payment of the balance of the said price is not made by maintenance and admin charges. The amount payable 2.00pm at the date of entry, payment of the balance of the 2011 109 per shareholder in 2017 is £900. purchase price on the due date being the essence of the 2012 69 contract, the seller shall be entitled to resile from the contract. Viewing The seller in that event reserves the right to resell or deal 2013 70 Strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Strutt & otherwise with the subjects of sale as he thinks fit. 2014 70 Parker LLP 0131 226 2500. Furthermore he shall be entitled to retain in his hands the initial payment of ten per cent herein before referred to which 2015 93 Health & Safety shall be set off to account of any loss occasioned to him by the 2016 46 Given the potential hazards of fishings, we ask you to purchasers’ failure. be as vigilant as possible when making an inspection 2. The subjects will be sold subject to all rights of way, rights 5-year average 70 for your own personal safety. of access, wayleave, servitude, water rights, drainage and 10-year average 62 sewage rights, restrictions and burdens of whatever kind at Directions present existing and whether contained in the Title Deeds or From Glasgow, follow the A82 north past Loch Lomond. otherwise and whether formally constituted or not affecting the With 24 weeks of fishing available on the beat, each At Crianlarich turn left and continue on the A82. Turn subjects of sale. one-twelfth member is entitled to two weeks fishing for left beyond Tyndrum onto the A85 and continue until 3. The seller shall be responsible for any rates, taxes and two rods which equates to 24 rod days of fishing in passing through the village of Lochawe and then other burdens for the possession and for collection of income total. These are allocated in blocks of a fortnight each following the north shore of Loch Awe into the Pass of prior to the said date of entry. Where necessary, all rates, which roll forward by 2 weeks on an annual basis. By Brander. The Huntington Fishings are on the left after taxes and other burdens and income will be apportioned way of example, a member with fishing allocated for 26 passing the Awe Barrage. between the seller and the purchasers as at the said date of June to 7 July in 2017, would then have 9 to 20 July in entry. 2018. From Edinburgh, follow the M9 to Stirling and then the A84/85 to Crianlarich and then follow directions as Shareholders in the Huntington Fishings are at liberty to above. let their fishing entitlement, if they have surplus days or weeks where they are unable to fish. Offers Offers are to be submitted in Scottish legal terms to the Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board selling agents. The Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board encompasses mainland Argyll and the Isles of Bute and Arran, from Closing Date the West shore of Loch Long in the East, to the Mull of A closing date for offers may be fixed and prospective Kintyre in the South and Glen Creran in the North. purchasers are advised to register their interest formally to the selling agents. The seller has a right to conclude Argyll District Salmon Fishery Board a bargain ahead of a notified closing date and will not Cherry Park, Inveraray, PA32 8XE be obliged to accept either the highest or any offer for any part of the subjects of sale. Tel: 01449 302322

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Measurements and other information All measurements are approximate. While we endeavour to make our sale particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact Strutt & Parker and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the fishings