Anglers and conservationists in and around Inverness have been puzzled and concerned about a mysterious Public Notice that was published in The Inverness Courier.

The advert states boldly that a “Mr Grant” intends to fish for salmon “in North Kessock” and also South Kessock “under the Kessock Bridge” even though salmon fishing of any kind is legally banned in that area according to those in the know.

The notice continues: “If anyone has any formal complaints in this matter, please address these to Inverness Sheriff Court,” with the full address, phone number of the court office in Inverness being added conveniently.

Brian Shaw, director of the Ness and District Salmon Fishery Board, (NDSFB) which governs fishing activity in the River Ness system including Loch Ness and the waters of the Inverness Firth, admitted it was a “bit of a mystery”.

“I think it could be a wind-up myself because no-one has any rights to fish for salmon or sea trout there,” he said.

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