Atlantic Salmon - Go Solo!

A 7-night/ 6-day fly fishing holiday for Atlantic salmon on the River Alness with self-catered holiday accommodation on the banks of the river.

Our vacations combine wonderful fly fishing in dramatic scenery, with high-quality accommodation, but our real differentiation is our service. This package is offered without guiding ('Go Solo!'), though we will be pleased to provide plenty of advice on flies, tactics, best pools and lies etc. Part-time or full guiding may be available as an option.

 Itinerary:
 Sunday - arrive at Strone Sunday p.m.
 Monday - Fish Beat a River Alness
 Tuesday - Fish Beat b River Alness  
 Wednesday - Fish Beat c River Alness  
 Thursday - Fish Beat d River Alness  
 Friday - Fish Beat e River Alness
 Saturday - Fish Beat e River Alness
 Sunday - depart Strone Sunday a.m.

Pricing includes 7-nights self-catered accommodation at Strone, and permits for 6 days salmon fishing for 2 anglers on the River Alness. Fishing for additional anglers may be available.

Atlantic Salmon - Go Solo! - The River Alness runs into the Cromarty Firth at Alness, Ross-shire, just 20 miles north of Inverness, the capital of the Highlands. Inverness Airport has direct flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and the city also has direct rail services from throughout the UK.

The area is one of outstanding natural beauty, with plenty of things to see and do other than the great fishing. There are many notable places to visit within a 45 minute drive including Inverness and Loch Ness, Royal Dornoch Golf Course, the Glenmorangie Distillery and numerous castles.


The River Alness runs for just 19km from Loch Morie to the Cromarty Firth. Despite its short length, the scenery changes dramatically as the river descends from mountains and open moorland to woodland and gorges on the lower beats.

You will fish the private waters belonging to Novar Estate, and there are 6 beats in all. You'll fish a different beat each day on a rotation, ensuring a varied experience, and optimising your chance to catch salmon.

The main runs of salmon and grilse start in late June, and continue through to the end of the season in October. The main sea trout runs are in June and July.

Fishing is by fly only, using both single and double-handed rods. All tackle can be provided.

a modernised holiday cottage ideal for visiting anglers situated near the banks of Beat 2 of the River Alness. Although the house enjoys a remote situation, and convenience for fishing the river, it is just 15 minutes drive to the town of Alness and the village of Evanton, which offers, shops, pubs, restaurants and other services. The setting is stunning, and the house has a very attractive garden with a small patio area at the front of the house.

sleeps 4, in 2 x twin bedrooms, and has 2 bathrooms. Downstairs, there is a kitchen, dining room, utility room and WC, and a large enclosed veranda, an ideal place for dogs to sleep and for storing rods and other tackle. Upstairs are the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the lounge which overlooks the river through large sliding glass doors, which also provide access to a small balcony.

Weekly, starting on Sundays from the beginning of July through to October 31st.