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Lettings are Saturday to Saturday
Aline Estate covers 8,000 acres of wild rock strewn hills, moors and lochs on the south east coast of Lewis including Seaforth Island, with 20,000 acres of further shooting and stalking rights adjacent to the Estate on Lewis and North Harris. Accommodation With no public road between itself and the sea, the 18th century lodge has magnificent views down Loch Seaforth to the Isle of Skye. It has five double or twin bedrooms (with three more available in the cottage) and provides comfortable accommodation for 10. The Lodge is offered on a self catered basis, but a cook may be available by arrangement. In inclement weather, the estate can offer table tennis, darts etc.
Fishing There are three main systems on the estate. Loch Langavat, about 9 miles long, is the headwater of the Grimersta system and provides salmon, brown trout, ferox and arctic char from the estate boats. Fishing is largely done by boats on Langavat: however, the estate also fishes one bank of the Langadale River at the head of the loch. The Tiorsdam system consists of a small river with several productive pools and a loch which offer exciting salmon and sea trout fishing from July with good water.
The Scaladale is a picturesque river which can offer excellent sea trout fishing in spate conditions. In 2007 94 salmon were caught in August alone at Aline, with the best day producing 14 salmon and the largest being thirteen and a half pounds. Numerous little hill lochs offer a choice between a few large trout (up to 4lbs) or a plethora of small ones ideal for a family outing. Our sea boat can take up to 8 people sea fishing for mackerel, codling or skate with the chance of seeing seals, whales or dolphins. Pulling up crab and lobster pots is always popular.
Shooting Snipe are available from October onwards and woodcock from November onwards. In recent years, as many as 120 woodcock are shot each season both in the forestry and on the moor. In the forestry, there are driven days, elsewhere over pointers. Three day shooting weekends make an ideal winter break. Walked up grouse and snipe over pointers commences in September: however, in the past two years the grouse have not been plentiful. Please check before booking a grouse shooting trip. Duck flighting on our flight ponds can be exciting with good winds Stalking Red deer stalking is available on the estate with the main stalking period in September or October although earlier stags may be found in the forestry. Aline is an all round sporting estate ideal for family parties which can cater for beginners or experienced parties, and has much to offer people not interested in fishing or shooting. The highest mountain on the islands, Clisham, is nearby, a stiff climb but wonderful views. Wildlife abounds, eagles, peregrines, merlins, sea eagles, snowy owls, seals, otters and dolphins may all be spotted. The beaches of Lewis and Harris are a wonderful well-kept secret, they are often empty and make a fantastic family outing. Day trips to the 800 acre Seaforth Island, which is part of the estate, can be done via one of several sea boats, to enjoy walks and picnics. The estate staff are available sometimes to lead groups on walks.
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Aline
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