The Trust

The Kyle of Sutherland Rivers Trust was established in 2003, is a registered company SC207989 and a registered Scottish Charity SC030207. The Trust acts in the pursuance of its charitable objectives which include the protection of fish and their habitats in the Kyle district.

The Trust changed its name from Kyle of Sutherland Fisheries Trust to Kyle of Sutherland Rivers Trust in 2024 to better reflect the work we do. The Trust contributes to the management of 112 km of principal rivers – Carron, Oykel, Cassley, Shin and Elevlix – as well as 643 km of tributary rivers draining some 163,647 ha of land.

The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees consisting of people drawn from a wide section of interests.

Trustees:- The Chairman is Ashe Windham and fellow Trustees are Finlay McCulloch, Ron Boothroyd, Brian Reid and Clovis Fletcher.       Director is Dr Keith Williams.