Philiphaugh Estate

About Philiphaugh Estate

Salmon Viewing Centre gives fascinating insight into the migration of Atlantic Salmon. Watch recorded footage and live cameras underwater. Short walk to the River Ettrick to a hydro station with two 11 ton Archimedes Screw Turbines. If the river is in flood salmon leap up the face of the cauld.
The battle of Philiphaugh, which was fought in 1645 between the Marquis of Montrose and Earl Leslie is explained by sign boards along the battlefield walk.
Visit a walled garden where fresh produce is on sale in season. A gin distillery. Waterwheel cafe has delicious meals and home baking to sample.