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First Salmon of the Season Caught on a Suisgill Rod!

Posted on January 24, 2012 by lucy

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 … Continue reading →

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January and February Salmon Fishing Availability

Posted on December 7, 2011 by lucy

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 … Continue reading →

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Dog-Friendly Self Catering Cottages in Scotland

Posted on October 26, 2011 by lucy

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 … Continue reading →

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Pot of Gold at Baile an Or

Posted on October 5, 2011 by lucy

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 … Continue reading →

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New Suisgill Website

Posted on September 9, 2011 by lucy

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 … Continue reading →

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Lamb Prices on the Increase at Lairg Sale

Posted on August 16, 2011 by lucy

Despite two extremely harsh winters, record-breaking prices were obtained today at Lairg in the United Auctions first annual sale of North Country Cheviot lambs, bringing more than £750,000 to the local economy. A total of 13,679 lambs were brought to … Continue reading →

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Rachel Sermanni Performs at Kildonan Church

Posted on July 20, 2011 by lucy

Up-and-coming songwriter Rachel Sermanni, who has recently supported Mumford & Sons, is to play a one-off acoustic gig in the beautiful and historic setting of Kildonan Church on 10th August at 7pm. The event is organised by local museum Timespan … Continue reading →

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