Fishing coble from Ferryfield

This is a coble, a fishing boat used on the Tay for salmon fishing. What can you see bundled up at the back of the boat?

Fact File

• Carpow log boat
• Chain ferry from Waulkmill
• Ferry from Newburgh
• A ‘Fifie’ ferry from Newport
• A paddle steamer from Bridge of Earn
• Ships at Perth Harbour

Find out more about salmon fishing on the Tay

• Link to pupil page about Salmon fishing

Find out about a song called ‘The coble of Cargill’

• Link to Cargill and song: Coble of Cargill