Guided Salmon Fishing, Tuition & Tours in Speyside
Enjoy the ultimate salmon fishing experience with expert guide & tutor Ian Neale
Speycaster Experiences
Guided Salmon Fishing
Guided fishing trips for complete beginners to intermediate and experienced casters.
Spey Casting Tuition
Expert tuition on the Spey casting technique for anyone looking to improve their skills.
Salmon Fishing Holidays
Immerse yourself in the ultimate salmon fishing experience on the rivers of Scotland.
Bespoke Speyside Tours
Tailored off-road tours from a one-hour River Findhorn drive to full-day countryside adventures.
About Me
Ian Neale “The Speycaster”
Ian offers Spey casting tuition, guided salmon fishing, and fishing holidays on the River Findhorn, River Spey, and River Dee in Scotland.
Expert Fishing Guide & Tutor
Ian is an expert salmon fisher, spey casting tutor, writer, fishing guide, and photographer. Ian is a passionate angler, who cares for his quarry and its fragile environment.
As Seen On TV – BBC, Sky TV
Ian has been featured demonstrating his spey casting techniques on the BBC’s Landward Programme and Sky TV’s Tightlines show.
Speyside Tours
Wildlife Tours
A short, scenic drive through Darnaway Forest brings you to the River Findhorn—where playful otters and stunning natural beauty promise a truly magical and unforgettable experience.
Distillery Tours
Discover Tomatin Distillery, nestled in the River Findhorn’s headwaters—home to pure Highland single malt whisky, crafted with tradition and character high in the Scottish Highlands.
Historical Tours
Moray’s rich history shines, especially the 1746 Battle of Culloden—where Jacobites clashed with the British. Rediscover its drama, now legendary thanks to the hit series Outlander.
Woodland Tours
Set off from Bradbush near Darnaway Castle for spectacular guided woodland walks through ancient Darnaway Forest and along the breathtaking, wildlife-rich banks of the River Findhorn.
Safari Tours
Explore hidden trails through Darnaway Forest and Altyre Estate, winding beside the River Findhorn’s north and south banks—an immersive journey through Scotland’s untamed natural beauty.
Salmon Fishing
With a decades of experience, Ian offers expert guidance in salmon, sea trout, and trout fishing—from wild West Coast lochs to East Scotland’s legendary rivers: the Dee, Findhorn, and Spey.
Salmon Fishing Tuition
For over 40 years, Ian has helped thousands of anglers improve their salmon fishing and spey casting techniques.
Watch “The Speycaster”
Salmon Fishing on River Findhorn
This beautiful film documents a day in the life of Ian Neale, fishing Salmon in the River Findhorn on the Altyre Estate and The Upper Home Beat at Darnaway. An insight into the fly fishing technique of Spey casting that allows for long casts without much backcasting space and originated from the River Spey in Scotland.
Salmon Fishing Rivers
Join Ian for a Guided Fishing Trip or 1:1 Casting Tuition on some of Scotland’s most prestigious salmon fishing rivers.
River Findhorn
The River Findhorn is spectacularly beautiful and renowned for its excellent salmon fishing, attracting anglers from around the world.
River Spey
The River Spey is the third longest and fastest-flowing river in Scotland and is the original home of the Spey Casting technique.
River Dee
The River Dee is famous for its beauty, royal associations and as one of the world’s most famous salmon fishing rivers.
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