The Allan Water fishing season opened last week with the traditional blessing of the river with whisky.
The Allan Water Angling and Improvement Association ceremony took place near Kinbuck on March 15 and featured first casts by two young members Iona Somerville and Thomas Robertson.
Association president Roy Robertson spoke of the group’s long and rich history during the ceremony and looked ahead to another year when anglers can enjoy the beauty of the Allan Water and fish for the mighty salmon and sea trout who visit the river annually.