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Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre
 

At the salmon viewing centre a highlights DVD can be watched with all of the best filming from the underwater cameras through the seasons.

During high water during the spring and the autumn, the fish leap at the cauld in their attempts to find their way up the river to the smaller burns in which to spawn, eventually all the fish find their way to the fish pass in the centre of the river and swim up.

There are fewer fish to see from January to March and the leaping salmon should have finished by this time.

The near side of the cauld collapsed at the end of the winter of 2006/2007 and it was not really known how this would affect the leaping salmon to be seen from the river bank. However, the spectacle of leaping salmon has been as exciting as ever and has drawn crowds of people to watch.

The underwater cameras relay spectacular live images to the big screen at the centre where visitors have been delighted to not only witness the fantastic salmon at the end of their epic journey back from the Atlantic Ocean but also wonderful views of eels scavenging around the rock ledges, shoals of grayling, salmon parr and the occasional big trout. The river water when clear gives delightful, underwater views.

By taking a short walk to the cauld from the centre, the leaping salmon can be seen when they are migrating and in the centre, the live underwater cameras capture all the delights of this magical underwater world.

The Waterwheel Restaurant.

Enjoy fabulous home baking at the Waterwheel Restaurant which is open 7 days per week from 10am - 4pm

The restaurant has been constructed in Scots Pine timber with fine views across the fields to the site of the Battle of Philiphaugh (1645) and serves locally sourced produce.

Refreshments served include: Lovely breakfasts and speciality coffees, home baking, soups, lunchtime meals, vegetarian choices and snacks.

Telephone :01750 22258. Email: peacockcatering@tiscali.co.uk