Invercassley Estate

Situated between the lowland coastal expanses of Balnagown Estate and the more rugged wilderness of Duchally Estate to the north, Invercassley has a landscape of wooded glens and heather moorland, with the beautiful River Oykel flowing close to its southern boundary and the River Cassley to its eastern boundary.

Invercassley Estate extends to 16,000 acres, and across some of the most stunning scenery in Sutherland. Inveroykel Lodge provides an excellent base to explore the Northern Highlands, with easy road routes to the west, north and east coasts. But of course, many of our guests choose to spend their time on or close to the estate and enjoy all it has to offer.

Fishing

Salmon and trout fishing is available on the River Oykel and guests of Inveroykel lodge may fish at the pool below the Lodge in the evenings.

Stalking

Deer stalking, Red, Sika and Roe Deer are available in the area and we are happy to direct you to companies that offer this service.

The stalking seasons are as follows:

Red Deer: 1st July to 20th October (Stags) 21st October to 15th February (Hinds)

Sika Deer: 1st July to 20th October (Stags) 21st October to 15th February (Hinds)

Fallow Deer: 1st August to 30th April (Bucks) 21st October to 15th February (Does)

Roe Deer: 1st April to 20th October (Bucks) 21st October to 31st March (Does)

Walking

The estate has an extensive network of tracks which extend well into its interior, giving excellent access to remote areas, whilst still being relatively easy to reach. Walking on the estate is a joy at any time of year, with the changing seasons always providing a new vista and mood.

Bird watching and nature

With so much undisturbed and very varied habitat, Invercassley Estate provides the nature lover with a very special experience. There is a wealth of bird species in the area such as Osprey, Golden Eagle, Hen Harrier, Crossbill, Ptarmigan and Black Grouse, with mammals such as Pine Martin and Red Deer also present.

Clay pigeon shooting

Clay pigeon shooting is available and we are happy to direct you to Companies who offer this service within the local area.

Other pursuits and attractions in easy reach of Invercassley Estate

Although once on the estate it may seem very wild and remote, larger towns such as Tain and Dornoch are within easy reach and offer some of the superb links golf courses in the highlands. Also easily accessible, is the coastal village of Golspie where you can visit Dunrobin Castle which has impressive gardens and falconry displays. And just a twenty minute drive from Invercassley is Falls of Shin, which is one of the best places in Scotland to watch leaping Atlantic Salmon, once there you can enjoy the café and a gift shop, mini golf, children’s playpark, geocashing trail and forest walks.

Facilities close by

The village of Rosehall has a hotel and bar which serves evening meals. Just a few miles to the North East are the larger villages of Lairg and Bonar Bridge, which both have a wider range of shops for all daily needs, places to eat out and other facilities.

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