Ian Botham opens the fishing season on the River Teith, Callender

Above: two fishy characters enjoy the angling fun at the opening of the fishing season at Callander’s River Teith in Stirlingshire

Cricket legend Ian Botham Sir Ian opens this year’s fishing season and launches Stirling International Angling Festival – which will hook keen fishermen from 6th August. A parade through the Stirlingshire town of Callender was followed by a mass cast-off as Sir Ian mucked in with the linesmen.

Ian Botham opens the fishing season on the River Teith, Callender

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