Due to a cancellation, we now have availability at Balvallioch for the week starting Saturday 1st July 2017.
River Helmsdale: Early Spring Fishing Availability
The River Helmsdale opens on 11th January 2017 and there will be 10 days’ free fishing from Wednesday 11th until the following Saturday 21st January (excludes Sunday). You can register at the Thyme and Plaice and also at the Belgrave Read More
January and February Salmon Fishing Availability
We currently have two fishing weeks available at the start of next season on the River Helmsdale. These weeks are for up to two rods and are to be taken with Balvallioch, our cosy self-catering holiday cottage overlooking the river. The remaining Read More
Suisgill ‘Perfect for a Sporting Break’ According to The Field Magazine
In the June 2013 issue of The Field, Alexandra Henton lists the top places to stay for a perfect sporting break, and Suisgill appears high up in the list of Scottish estates. “Finding fishing on the Helmsdale can be like Read More
Balvallioch Self-Catering Cottage Featured in The Scots Magazine
Suisgill Estate and Balvallioch, our self-catering holiday cottage, get a mention in this article about Kildonan gold in The Scots Magazine. More information about panning for gold on the estate can be found on our gold panning page. For information Read More
First Salmon of the Season Caught on a Suisgill Rod!
The 2012 salmon fishing season has got off to a flying start on the River Helmsdale and the first fish for the river was caught on a Suisgill rod! Well done to Michael Dudgeon who caught the 10lb springer on Read More
Dog-Friendly Self Catering Cottages in Scotland
As dog owners ourselves, we have always been dog friendly at Suisgill and dogs are welcome at all of our self-catering holiday properties. However, it is surprising the number of people who get in touch to ask if we are Read More
Pot of Gold at Baile an Or
Not the best photo, granted, but I was rather tickled to see that the end of this rainbow fell in Kildonan Burn at Baile an Or, site of the Great Sutherland Gold Rush of 1869. I’m off to find my Read More
Watch Video of Rachel Sermanni’s Performance at Kildonan Church
Feast your ears with this clip of the stunning performance that Rachel Sermanni gave in Kildonan Church back in August. The video was made by Timespan, who organised the concert. Enjoy! Rachel Sermanni from Timespan on Vimeo.
New Suisgill Website
The new Suisgill website is finally going live, with lots of additional information about the estate, our properties and things to do and see in the area. We hope you like it and would love to hear your thoughts. If Read More