Location

From Huntly, access to Boat of Turtory is via the A97 for about 8 miles, turn left onto an unclassified road about 30 metres before the Bridge of Marnoch. Access to Ardmeallie is again along the A97 crossing the Bridge and taking the B117 towards Rothiemay. Both beats are a very short distance along their respective roads.

Summary

Ardmeallie/Boat of Turtory are two separate beats but both form part of the Armeallie Estate.
The Ardmeallie beat is on the left bank whilst the Boat of Turtory beat is on the right bank. The Ardmeallie beat has two sections, known as Upper & Lower are separated by a single pool known as the Glebe Pool (Church Water).
Both sections of the Ardmeallie beat are fished on TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY and Boat of Turtory is fished on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY.

The Fishing

Both are 2 rod beats. Ardmeallie has 6 pools whilst Boat of Turtory has 6 named pools. Thigh waders are adequate. In both beats fly rods from 12' to 15' are sufficient.
Fly sizes are mainly 6's in the early part of the season going down to 12's for the summer months. Fly and spinning are permitted during the months February, March, April and May, after which it is fly only unless there is high water when spinning will be permitted. WORMING IS NOT PERMITTED. Fishing huts are on both beats.

The Fish

The salmon runs start in March. March, April and May are best for spring fishing for salmon. The months of June, July and August are best for sea trout fishing. Grilse runs begin normally in June and carry on right through to September. The summer salmon runs are usually from July to the end of October. Brown trout fishing is at its best from the beginning of the season until May and then there are evening rises throughout the summer.

How to book

Contact G. Manson, Greenmount, Gordon Street, Huntly, AB54 8EQ. Telephone: 01466 792482. Stating number of rods and week(s)required.