Cape Wrath Oysters

Christmas Special at Logie Steading Farm and Garden Shop

Farmed in Scotland's far northwest on an artisanal, traditional oyster farm, these fantastic oysters are now available, pre-ordered, at Logie Steading Farm & Garden Shop. A real treat for Christmas .... they really are seriously delicious ... here at Logie we have the (very arduous!) task of sampling food that we sell so we do know how good they are!!

Patrick and Lucy Blow founded Cape Wrath Oysters in 2014 in the remote Kyle of Durness, a narrow inlet on Scotland’s most northwesterly point.

We are passionate about oysters and their great sustainability credentials. Together we have around fifty years of broad experience in seafood, from fish farming in Africa and around the globe to wild-capture expertise, including the sourcing, quality, processing and retail of farmed and wild seafood.

Oysters eat natural foods that they filter from the sea. Farming them is hard work but can be lots of fun. We don’t even mind working outside in the wild weather that Cape Wrath is famous for.

Oysters take three to five years to grow to market size in the UK and our artisanal business is still small. Currently we can produce around 150,000 oysters each year. Our team of three is steadily building the farm’s capacity and we aim to soon be able to produce 400,000 oysters each year, using old-fashioned sustainable methods.

Every oyster farm and its produce is different, each influenced by the balance of sea and fresh water, the foods available to the oysters, the water chemistry, temperature, site characteristics and the weather. These factors interplay to impart Cape Wrath Oysters with their own distinctive characteristics and sweet, briny flavour.

Ring the shop on 01309 611222 (any day between 10 and 4) before 14th December to order for collection on 22nd, 23rd or morning of 24th December

Large (81 - 100g) oysters:

12 : £23.70

12th November 2021

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Fishing on the river is restricted to 2 rods per beat and is to be by fly only. All fishing is from the right bank. By arrangement with the neighbouring estate there is no left bank fishing on the Relugas Middle and Top beats.
The fishing is split into two 2 rod beats, Logie and Relugas, with Relugas sub divided into Middle and Top. Beats can be taken together or separately. Logie is fished Monday to Saturday, Relugas Middle on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Relugas Top on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Beats change at midnight.
Fishermen must contact Logie Estate office on 01309 611300 a day or so before arrival to organise being shown onto the river. A map of pools, beats and access routes will be provided.
Bio-security is important to the future of the river and anglers are asked to observe protection measures. The Findhorn District Fishery Board Conservation Code will be strictly observed. To summarise: All fish caught up to 14^th May inclusive must be released. From 15^th May, all salmon over 9 lbs / 4 kg / 28 inches / 72 cm are to be returned. Below that measurement at least 70% of salmon and 50% of grilse caught should be released and a maximum of 1 salmon and / or 2 grilse per rod per week may be retained. In September all fish are to be returned. No gaffs or tailers are allowed.
The Findhorn District Fishery Board Bio-security measures will be strictly observed and all fishermen in the party must sign the Bio-security Declaration. (Also available at http://www.fnlft.org.uk/downloads/)
The Estate recommends that barbless hooks are used, fishermen are in possession of a disgorger and that knotless nets are used. All possible care should be taken when returning fish to the river, they should be handled as little, and gently, as possible and should not be removed from the water.
The catch should be reported at the end of each day of fishing to Logie Estate Office on 01309 611300. If the office is closed, please leave a message on the answering machine with the date, weight and pool. Please also report a nil catch day.
Dogs are allowed on the river but must be kept strictly under control at all times. The Estate reserves the right to ask tenants to remove dogs if they are considered to be out of control.
Rod, line and fly size are dependent on prevailing weather and water conditions and personal choice. In general, maximum rod length needed is 13ft with a size 8 or 9 line, usually floating. Fly sizes range from 6 – 8 in the spring down to 12 or less in summer low water.
Safety must be considered at all times. All beats have a variety of pools with some suitable for most heights of water. Little wading is necessary and river paths are good however the fishing is within the Findhorn gorge, access to some of the pools is quite steep and a degree of rock scrambling is often necessary when playing and landing fish. Please be aware that a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required. A buoyancy aid for each rod is provided and should be collected from Logie Estate Office on arrival, and returned to the Estate Office (or to the outbuilding opposite if office is closed) on departure. Logie Estate strongly recommends that buoyancy aids are worn when fishing and not doing so is entirely at fishermen’s own risk. Please pay attention at all times, avoid slips and falls, wear appropriate footwear, look out for overhead electricity lines, watch the weather and pay attention to livestock. Take extra care if fishing alone.
Anglers need to supply or hire their own equipment (except buoyancy aids, which are provided).
Ghillieing/tuition is available by on a first come, first served basis. This must be booked in advance with the Estate Office and is subject to availability. A half day ghillieing/tuition is approx. 3 hours, full day approx. 6 hours. Please contact the estate office or check our website for current rates. Rates do not include discretionary tips.
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Aside from fishermen, others, including rafters and kayakers, enjoy this stretch of river and mutual respect and consideration is expected.
Bookings are confirmed when initial payment is received. Subsequent changes in dates or number or rods are entirely subject to the Estate’s discretion and to availability. Change of dates, if accepted, incur an administration fee. In the event of a cancellation the tenant must advise Logie Estate immediately, whereupon Logie will endeavour to re-let. If a new tenant can be found the deposit will be returned less any expenses incurred for advertising, office costs, etc., and less any shortfalls in discounted list price. Until such time as a vacancy has been re-let the hirer is responsible for making any further payment by the due dates. Failure to do so may mean that the hirer forfeits any refund if the dates are re-let. If it is not possible to re-let, all payments are still payable by the due date(s). It is unlikely that a refund can be made for a late cancellation. Logie Estate recommends that fishermen take out relevant cancellation insurance.
Subletting fishing is only allowed with Logie Estate’s permission.
Logie Estate reserves the right to immediately withdraw fishing without compensation from anyone who breaks these or associated conditions, or flouts normal standards of behaviour or fishing etiquette.