Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre
Old MiIl Farm, Philliphaugh
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About Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre
Watch salmon navigate their natural river habitat through underwater viewing windows at this fascinating wildlife centre. Wheelchair-accessible facilities include onsite parking and toilets.
What's nearby
- The Waterwheel next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
This place is rubbish Accessibility poor, they have a ramp, then double doors, one was locked, a metal ridge, difficult to get over! There is accessible toilet, no signage though! No signage to Salmon Leaping area l went about in wheelchair- eventually gave up, tired & in more pain Seemed they are more interested in selling coffee!
· via Google
A beautiful walk along the river here, there’s even some trails in the woods if you really did fancy a good walk. Can see the water wheel going with the water, would be nice to get closer but not a must to the journey. There is a farm shop on site if wanted to support local farmers. There is also a little cafe to have something to drink or eat. Free parking, plenty spaces there too.
· via Google
We didn't manage the ladder because of the weather but the indoor information barn was quite interesting with a viewing screen for the underwater cameras, information boards and screens. A good starting point for walks a little further on - obviously popular with dog walkers.
· via Google
The salmon viewing is via a camera positioned above the salmon run, which is part of the hydroelectric power plant, and you can watch the fish move up the channel on a monitor, when the fish are moving upriver. The walk to the river is via a hard pathway, but the sides of this are very overgrown with weeds/grass that are in dire need of cutting back.The whole area of the site has been a bit neglected and is in need of some TLC. Saying that, though, it has free parking and access to miles of walks, there is a cafe which is very dog friendly and a welcome stop after a long walk
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Philiphaugh Estate, Selkirk, TD7 5LU Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (133 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 4+
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Selkirk