Grouse season defies predictions with late upturn

The grouse season in Scotland is ending today, 10 December, on a high note. Experts predicted the season would be mixed at best, but as...
Pheasant being prepared

The ethical carnivore in a green and pheasant land

Shooting grouse and other birds may seem a controversial choice for an ethical carnivore, but when done responsibly there are positive benefits. I grew up...
The party walk towards Glen Geldie (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

The moor the merrier with shooting in Deeside

What better, more inclusive or more sustainable way to spend a day than shooting walked-up grouse over pointers in bonny Deeside? There are two things...
Lilla Rowcliffe and the 45lb Delagyle fish

The 40-pounder Spey ladies and their catches

During research to identify the great salmon fishers of the River Dee and River Spey it was noticeable that ladies featured prominently on the Spey....
Alastair Brew shows off the
Nile perch he caught

Alasdair’s life provides him with a heady Brew

Big game hunter, Nile perch champ and sporting agent – there’s no doubt this Kintyre ghillie knows how to have fun. In this job I’m...
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Getting hooked – line and sinker – for a new angler

When I went fishing, to learn about the sport and to understand more about salmon, the one thing I did not expect was a fish...


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