Sea Fishing Scotland

The TOP-FIVE places for sea fishing in Scotland with a variety of species to catch:

1. Mallaig is a lively fish and ferry port with its harbour encompassed by charming, white-painted stone houses. A string of fishing boats off-loading plenty of lobsters, prawns, and fish is a common sight, as well as ferries from different places around Scotland.

Where to Stay
Inverlochy Castle is a 1-hour drive to Mallaig, and what a spectacular drive it is too. You pass by the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct, the route used by the Jacobite Express (AKA the Hogwarts Express), beautiful mountainous terrain and the Silver Sands of Morar, an area of spectacular white sandy beaches.

Return from your day fishing and relax in the elegant lounge at Inverlochy Castle Hotel. Reserve other activities from the property and dine at Michel Roux’s restaurant. 

2. Oban is a hub for charter and smaller boat activity and is renowned for its mackerel. You’ll see typical Scottish sights like steep glens, dense foliage, and mountain streams on the way into town. Breathe in the salty sea air and go out on the water.

Where to Stay
The thriving port of Oban and this western stretch of the Scottish coast is busy with ferries, fishing boats and Wildlife Boat Trip tours.

We recommend very different two options on this coastline, Isle of Eriska Hotel, a traditional hotel on its exclusive island. There are 34 rooms and options for a multi-generational group. Activities on the island include; Clay Pigeon Shooting, Archery, Biking, and the Spa.

Our other recommendation is the delightful restaurant with rooms establishment of The Airds Hotel. There is a high-end restaurant with cosy and comfortable rooms, directly on the loch.

3. Solway is renowned as a great sea angling location in the UK, famous for its sea trout and salmon. The reason is the tides and currents that supply bountiful nutrients, which provide a variety of marine life.

Where to Stay
Everyone wants to stay in a castle. Why not stay at Glenapp Castle, a true Scottish baronial fort with acres of well-manicured gardens and grounds. The property features a fine dining restaurant and accommodation options for multi-generational groups. Local activities include Deer Stalking and Falconry.

4. Ullapool has a history as a herring fishing village, recognizable by the pier surrounded by white stone cottages overlooking Loch Broom, the lengthiest sea loch in the Northwest Highlands. Nowadays, you can angle for whiting, skate, salmon and trout.

Where to Stay
Once you have toured the Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle, head up to The Torridon Hotel, a historic gem. The drove to Ullapool is around 1 hr 30 min, but it is a beautiful scenic drive. Stay in one of 18 elegant main house rooms or choose the private Boathouse or Stables accommodation. Eat at either the high-end 1887 Restaurant or the simpler Bo & Muc restaurant.

5. Kirkcudbright Harbour is an excellent location with a range of different species; in summer, you can catch pollock, coalfish and mackerel. It is the busiest commercial fishing port in Dumfries and Galloway.

Where to Stay
Although Glenapp Castle Hotel is an hour and 25-minute drive to Kirkcudbright Marina, the scenic take you through the Galloway Forest Park. Glenapp is a distinctly Scottish Castle with French baronial style turrets. The property features a fine dining restaurant and accommodation options for multi-generational groups. Local activities include Deer Stalking and Falconry.