Is Pitlochry Salmon Run (Fish Ladder) happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~July. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Every summer and autumn Atlantic salmon travel from the North Sea to spawn in Scottish rivers.
At Pitlochry Dam the fish ladder and visitor facilities allow close daytime viewing of salmon navigating the ladder as they ascend the River Tummel.
Timing and intensity depend on river flow and recent rainfall.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Pitlochry Dam and Fish Ladder Visitor Centre |
| Riverside Walk and Downstream Viewing Platform (Pitlochry) |
This is the short version
This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.