THE top ten best fishing spots in Scotland have been revealed.
The Times has pulled together a list of the country’s most enjoyable locations.
View of Arrochar village and Loch Long with reflections in water, Argyll and Bute[/caption]
Evening over Loch Long looking towards Arrochar, Scotland[/caption]
Loch Leven, Perth & Kinross, was crowned the winner for its patches of sweetgrass.
Elsewhere Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, bags second space, the body of water of huge at 20 miles long.
Loch Doon, Ayrshire, scoops third place and is “excellent” for fly fishing.
In fourth place is Newcastleton, Scottish Borders, with experts claiming September is the “optimum” month.
Meanwhile, Loch A’ Chaorainn, Argyll and Bute, is fourth and boasts stunning scenery.
Fillan River, Perth & Kinross is sixth and is a popular hill walking hub.
And in seventh spot is Avon River, Lothian, it only costs £10 to fish here and has been branded “one of the cheapest”.
Travel north and Achmelvich Beach, Highland is eighth and is a gorgeous location has amazing clear waters.
Nearby Lochan Fada, Highland, is in ninth place with its deep freshwater appeal.
Finally River Don, Aberdeenshire, is tenth and is known as an ideal spot to catch trout.
Elsewhere, The Sun has compiled a round-up of some of the best flower gardens in the UK, including a new lavender destination.
Mayfield Lavender, famed for its organic Banstead lavender farm, will launch a brand-new visitor experience this summer: the Secret Lavender Garden.
The experience will open on June 21 at Mayfield’s Epsom site in Surrey, which is also home to the Glasshouse Café and Gift & Plant Shop.
There will be time sessions in the morning and afternoon for visitors to explore the fragrant lavender, an apple orchard, over 500 fruit trees and local wildlife.
Fishermen using a boat on Loch Leven Fife, Scotland[/caption]
