Moray MSP Richard Lochhead praises continuing success of Wardend Fishery
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Moray's MSP has given his backing to a Swiss couple who took on the running of a successful local business 18 months ago.
Lydia and Kevin Koch moved to Moray towards the end of 2002 to take over Wardend Fishery at Birnie.
The popular fishery was originally opened in 2007 by Iain MacDonald who passed away last year.
A former lawyer with a passion for angling, Iain completely transformed the land, stocking it full of different species of trout.
Richard Lochhead went to Wardend last week to learn how its new owners have maintained its popularity with flyfishers as well as expand what's on offer.
Commenting afterwards, he said: "I was delighted to meet with Lydia and Kevin to hear first-hand about their business and what they have to offer for the angling community in Moray and across Scotland.
"It was great to hear about how well things have been going at the fishery since they took it on from Iain and about their future plans for the fishery.
"I couldn’t resist picking up some jam and brownies for myself from their range of goodies, the majority of which are produced and sold at the fishery itself.
"The fishery really benefits from the beautiful surroundings and it was good to see the area was busy with anglers."
Lydia Koch added: "We are grateful to share our vision with Richard Lochhead. Thank you for your support and visit.
"We would like to thank all the anglers for their confidence and fishing at the Wardend Fishery. It is a pleasure for us welcoming anglers of all ages – or even the ones who are interested in discovering the adventure of flyfishing."
