The Northern Fishing School

The Northern Fishing School at Swinton Estate organises guided days or courses on the Estate waters.

Guided by Orvis ambassador, Marina Gibson, is a certified ‘Fly Fishers International’ (CI) Instructor and 1st4sport Level 2 coach. She competed in her first World Championships in 2018 in Millom where she made the finals for both the Women’s Spey events, ending up in 4th place for both and currently holds the UK record for Ladies 15′.1″ Spey distance with a total of 79.5m. Marina is also a freelance writer and hosts fishing trips worldwide and elsewhere in the UK.

On a day’s fishing with Marina you will be able to access waters on the Estate that are otherwise closed to the public, such as the River Burn and upper stretch of the Ure.