Here is the link to the STV coverage; https://news.stv.tv/v/highland-estate-runs-course-to-get-youngsters-ghillie-experience

The inaugural Lionel Main course in Angling and the Aquatic Environment was held 10-16 July 2023 on Castle Grant No 1 beat on the Spey. Five lucky lads achieved the SCQF NP4 qualification and James Stewart (14) was awarded the Lionel Main trophy for the most outstanding student. Four of the boys caught a fish; 3 salmon and one seatrout. The Strathspey and Seafield estate have generously offered a beat annually and so we will now seek permanent funding from industry. I enclose a picture and a link to the STV coverage in my next post.

£4790 has been transferred to Countryside Learning Scotland, who will be organising the first course. This is booked on Castle Grant No 1 beat 10-15 July 2023. We have several applicants from local schools and am confident that we will fill the course. Course materials and an on line learning package have been prepared. For more information, email me at seanqm.tighe@btinternet.com or Ian Robertson at ian@countrysidelearningscotland.org.uk