Boyd, a renowned figure in the Scottish Highlands, was known for her fly tying skills, eccentric style, and service during World War II.

She invented a traditional pattern called "The Megan Boyd," and her work earned her the British Empire Medal in 1971.

Boyd retired at 70 due to failing eyesight but remained a major supporter of the North Atlantic Salmon Fund until her death in 2001.

During World War II she held various jobs including delivering milk and duties as an auxiliary coast watcher.

Considered eccentric by some, Boyd dressed in men's clothes, with man's shirt and tie, sport jacket and heavy army-style boots.

[3] At the age of 12, Megan began taking fly tying lessons from Bob Trussler, another river keeper on the estate.

Megan made her reputation by tying classic and traditional flies such as the Jock Scott, Silver Doctor, Durham Ranger and Wilkinson.

Visiting anglers from around the world who came to fish the Rivers Brora and Helmsdale for salmon would stop by her cottage to watch her tie flies and place orders.

Later that year, Prince Charles, an avid user of her flies, presented Boyd the medal at his fishing lodge in the Highlands.

When he married Lady Diana, Boyd sent the prince some flies as a wedding gift with the following note: Dear Charlie.

Tell her you will have the best catch you will ever have.In 2013, filmmaker Eric Steel produced and directed Kiss The Water, an 80-minute documentary on Megan Boyd's fly tying life.