Some of the finest wild brown trout, sea trout and salmon fishing is on the doorstep. The burns and lochs are not stocked and the lack of fish farms in the western watershed of the islands has kept the gene pool pure.

With 15% of the UK freshwater surface area on the islands, there is plenty of choice for the keen fly fisherman, from sandy machair lochs to peaty hill lochs an hour’s walk into the hills.

Salmon and sea trout of up to 10lbs are caught regularly and hard-fighting brown trout are a particular attraction in the hill lochs.

The conditions can be challenging and you will have to work for your fish. While a catch and return policy is encouraged, the staff at the lodge will be happy to cook any fish you catch and wish to eat during your stay.

Lodge guests generally have exclusive use of a loch and access to boats and ghillies where desired or needed.