River Shiel

The River Shiel pouring out into the sea

Not to be confused with the River Shiel which runs down Glen Shiel to Loch Duich

The River Shiel is a three mile-long river that flows out of Loch Shiel into the sea at Dorlin. It forms the border between Ardnamurchan in Argyllshire and Arisaig and Moidart in Inverness-shire for its entire length.

Fishing

The river contains salmon and sea trout, as well as native resident brown trout weighing up to six pounds.

Outside links

("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Shiel (Acharacle) River Shiel)

• Location map: 56°45’25"N, 5°49’0"W
• The Scotsman: The 15,000 that got away

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