Perched on the most northerly tip of Scotland lies Caithness, a county in contrast to the rest of the Highlands. Flat, but never featureless, this is a wild landscape that’s drenched in archaeological finds and the influence of the Vikings. Quiet and peaceful, Caithness offers a distinct change in the pace of daily life. It is rich in fishing – the trout lochs are renowned and make a regular pull for many fishermen – while there are also fine shooting and stalking opportunities.

With its miles of sweeping and accessible coastline, sailing, boating, sea angling – and even some fantastic surfing – can be found in Caithness. The county town of Thurso has all the amenities you would expect – shopping, golf, swimming and pony trekking – while nearby Scrabster Harbour is the sea gateway to discovering Orkney, Shetland and Scandinavia

Thurso Fishings Caithness Salmon fishing on rotating beats - 2 rods per beat Early Spring fishing by arrangement with Eddie McCarthy the River Superintendant. Thereafter from £470 per rod pw