River Spey

The river Spey is a large north flowing river which emanates from the mountains above Fort Augustus in the Great Glen west of the National Park in Loch Spey and finds the park's western boundary near Newtonmore. The river itself is Scotland second Largest and flows for a total of 107 miles with about one third of it in the Cairngorms Park flowing by Newtonmore, Kingussie, Kincraig, Aviemore, Boat of Garten, Granton on Spey, and then leaves the park a number of miles north.

This is one of Scotlands best fishing rivers and there a numerous beats. For beat information it is best to decide which area you want to fish then get beat information and more from your permit provider.

You can find the nearest local accommodation at our Aviemore Bed and Breakfast pages or if you prefer Self Catering Aviemore

This map of the river Spey can be used to get your bearings and directions.

Cairngorms Fishing