River Tay salmon fishing season gets underway

Angler Kenny Docherty made the first cast in Kenmore in Perth and Kinross during the traditional opening of the River Tay salmon fishing season on Monday.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Jan 2018, 14:47 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2018, 14:52 BST
Kenny Docherty casts from the banks of the river Tay. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty ImagesKenny Docherty casts from the banks of the river Tay. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Kenny Docherty casts from the banks of the river Tay. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

The opening ceremony has been staged at Kenmore since 1947.

Fishermen gather in front of the Kenmore Hotel before heading to the river.

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