Activities

FISHING

Kyllachy has approximately two and a half miles of single and double bank salmon and wild trout fishing on the Upper Findhorn immediately below the house.

The River Findhorn rises in the Monadhliath Mountains, 'The Grey Mountains' in Gaelic, and runs 70 miles to the sea at Findhorn Bay and was described as '...no other river in the World so beautiful '( by the naturalist Charles St. John, author of 'The Wild Sports and Natural History of the Highlands') 

The Kyllachy fishing has 6 named pools and further runs and pools all of which can be easily accessed from the road. or on foot from the house. Once on the
bank walking and wading - not usually necessary - is easy. All the fishing is at least 'left' bank so 'natural' for the right-hander and casting is invariably made easier with the help of the prevailing south westerly wind. This and the open banks with few if any trees makes it perfect for beginners as well as the more experienced fly fisher. On the single bank fishing a rotation arrangement with the proprietors of the opposite bank means you will have pools to yourselves when fishing.

Salmon are caught throughout the season particularly after rain in the Summer. May and early June can be very productive particularly for larger fish and traditionally September produces the largest numbers. The beat has several deep pools that hold fish in most water conditions even when the river is low. We operate a fly only regime and encourage a catch and release policy in line with district fishery board guidance. Tuition for any standard of fly fishers including complete beginners is available by prior arrangement. The fishing is usually let with the house but days or whole weeks can often be available for letting.

It is possible to achieve a "MacNab" (catch a salmon, shoot a stag and a grouse in the same day) on the estate as written up in the September 2013 edition of The Field magazine, with September as the most likely month.

STALKING AND SHOOTING

Behind the house is a beautifully sited grouse moor with views over to the Cairngorms to the South and the Monadhliaths to the west. A Times report from
the 1940's described it as one of the most productive moors in Scotland. It now provides exciting walked up grouse, shooting over pointers and a small number of
driven days from the second half of August to the end of October.

Kyllachy can provide exciting stalking in season for Red deer ( stags and hinds) Roe and Sika deer. Mixed shooting days and packages including stalking and high and low ground birds can easily be arranged.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

There is so much wildlife at Kyllachy. Red squirrels are frequently seen from the study with lots of bird watching possibilities - from golden eagles to kites and peregrines. A hoopoe was seen in May 2016. Red Deer, Sika and Roe Deer are often spotted too!

Historic Scotland - Culloden, Cawdor Castle, Cana Cairns, Loch Ness are on the door step , with Aviemore - a walkers and skiiers paradise 20 minutes away.

Tennis, Croquet and Table Tennis available at the house - Golfers can be catered for with courses at Carrbridge, Dalfaber, Boat of Garten, Inverness, Castle Stuart , Torvean, Nairn, Elgin and Forres.

The Cairngorm National Park is half an hour away and wonderful for walking and hiking.

Whisky tours! Tomatin has a fabulous distillery which is open for tours and tastings can be arranged at the house.

Beaches - Findhorn Bay is only 45 minutes away and is a wonderful place for walking and spotting seals! Miles of sand and dogs allowed all year. Dolphins can be seen from Chanonry Point just north of Inverness.

There is a castle at Inverness , lots of good shops, a theatre and good restaurants and 2 cinemas