SALMON FISHINGS TO LET, The whole SALMON FISHINGS in the Rivers of Lochy, Spean, and Arkick, and on the sea-coast adjoining to Fort-William in Lochaber, belonging to the Duke of Gordon, and Mr. Cameron of Lochiel, as the same are just now occupied by Angus McDonnell, Esq; and his partners. The lease to commence with next season 1790, and to endure for such a number of years as can be agreed on. For the accommodation of the Fishings, the Farm of Inverlochy will be let in whole or in part, as offerers may incline. There are upon the farm a good dwelling-house, and all the necessary cellars and corss-houses, slated, and in good repair; the greater part of which the tenant will receive upon inventory, and an obligation to support them; he will also receive the cask, sait, and fishing implements the present tenant shall have on hand, at the end of this season, at an appretiate value. Proposals may be sent in writing, to William Tod, his Grace's factor at Fochabers, or to Ewan Cameron, Esq; of Fassfern, by Fort-William, before the 1st of August next; and any person wanting to view the premisses, or to get more particular information, may apply to Fassfern, or to Baillie McIntyre at Fort-William. |
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Editor's Notes: Those interested in a fictionalized but informative portrait of Scottish salmon fishing and the estate rights involved should read author Robert Crichton's 1972 novel The Camerons. | ||