Posts Tagged ‘shooting’
Joint statement hits back at anti-shooting activists
Countryside and wildlife organisations have appealed for the Scottish Government-led review into grouse moor management to be allowed to take its course in the interests of rural Scotland. The British Association of Shooting and Conservation, The Scottish Countryside Alliance, Scottish Land & Estates and the Scottish Association of Country Sports issued a joint statement as…
Read MoreUrgent help wanted in bid to save Kinloch Castle
A group has been set up to restore a beautiful Scottish castle to its former glory. Kinloch Castle on the island of Rum is a unique and wonderful time capsule. It nestles in the bay of Loch Scresort, surrounded by a shelter belt of trees, planted at the same time as the castle was built.…
Read MoreA £3million sporting estate with so much potential
An exceptional established Scottish sporting estate with consented forestry planting land and leisure development potential is now for sale. The Inverchaolain Estate, in the Cowal Peninsula, Argyll, is presented for sale by Edwin Thompson. The estate is beautifully situated in a remote unspoilt area of high amenity characterised by beautiful coastlines and sea lochs, frequently…
Read MorePheasant is so pleasant with this delicious recipe
Sourcing food from his own back doorstep is something that Kinloch House chef Steve McCallum is keen to do. The hotel is based near Blairgowrie in Perthshire, which Steve has called: the ‘best larder around’. Steve is often called on to prepare locally shot woodcock and partridge by the many shooting parties that take over…
Read MoreThis is an incredible sporting estate – for £1.3m+
Wester Gartchonzie is a delightful mixed sporting estate, which will offer the purchaser a rare opportunity to acquire a 600-acre estate. Presented by Galbraith, it has a desirable traditional farmhouse in an exceptionally scenic location bordering Loch Venacher in Stirlingshire. The property is for sale as a whole or in two lots. Duncan Barrie, who…
Read MoreLive the Outlander lifestyle in historic castle
A beautiful Scots castle, which looks like it would be at home in cult TV series Outlander, is opening its doors to the public – for £1200 per night. For nearly 70 years one of Scotland’s most historic castles, the 12th century Old Castle of Rowallan, has been largely closed off to the public. Until…
Read MoreLadies’ shooting club marks its fourth birthday
Scotland’s premier ladies shooting club Glad Rags and Cartridge Bags is celebrating its fourth birthday. Since its first event hundreds of ladies of all experiences have shot with them at 18 magnificent venues. The club was founded by Mhairi Morriss – and it was all thanks to a bit of serendipity. Mhairi smiled: ‘I can’t…
Read MoreShooting from the lip is his speciality
Nothing and no-one is able to escape the sharp wit of Alasdair Mitchell in this collection of columns from his weekly Sharpshooter column in the Shooting Times. One of the reasons for Mitchell’s popularity is his ability to discern the truth from a collection of mistruths and his powerful yet calm writing style. This amusing…
Read MoreFamily home in conservation village
A handsome traditional property on the edge of Crieff conservation village is now available. Highfield, in Willoughby Street, Muthill, is presented to the market by Savills. Highfield is a handsome family house believed to be Edwardian and situated on the eastern edge of Muthill. The house is set in a well established L-shaped garden with…
Read MoreScottish successes at the first-ever Eat Game Awards
Four Scottish firms have performed well at the very first Eat Game Awards. The Eat Game Awards is a brand-new initiative created by James Purdey & Sons Ltd, Boisdale Restaurants and Taste of Game, bringing together the shooting, game meat and hospitality sectors to celebrate the wild game meat produced in Britain. Boisdale of Canary Wharf welcomed…
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