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The unique half-day experience in shooting, fishing and deer stalking
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Scotland is revered internationally as a sporting destination that offers visitors outstanding sporting experiences amongst stunning and dramatic landscapes.
These half day sessions are ideal for anyone interested in trying Country and Field Sports. Choose either shooting, fishing or deer stalking and learn direct from some of the top professionals in the field.
Lasting approximately three hours, these courses are the ideal introduction to one of Scotland’s most exciting sports.
• Learn new skills and techniques with gun, rod and rifle
• Enjoy Quality Instruction
• Understand Scotland’s country sports
• Find out how to get involved
• Learn in a safe controlled environment
• See the benefits to habitat and conservation
• Discover the facts about land and wildlife management
• Familiarise yourself with country sports etiquette
Learn the basic skills and techniques involved in each activity and find out more about Scotland’s rural landscape and wildlife management. The sessions will also let you know how you can take your interest in the sport further.
Find out how Scotland’s rural landscape has been shaped by country sports and book your days activity with a better understanding of what your day will consist of. Choose from fishing, shooting or deer stalking and enjoy a three hour introduction to your chosen country sport. If you enjoy one come and try another.
Suitable if you are a complete beginner or have some basic knowledge.
YOUR DEER STALKING EXPERIENCE
Come and meet Scotland’s friendly sporting instructors in a relaxing atmosphere.
Stalking opportunities
Learn some of the skills required to get up close and personal with our biggest land mammals in the hills and woods. Find out which deer species you are likely to encounter in Scotland, and learn about etiquette and safety while shooting a full bore rifle.
Have a go
This is where you get to have a go at shooting at targets and learn about the gun and safety procedures on a deer stalking outing.
The Environment
In this section you will learn how deer stalking fits in to Scotland’s land management and the benefits to our wildlife.
The Next Step
Now it’s time to have a go at the real thing, find out how and where you can book your sport and the legal situation regarding firearm certificates. Any participants under 17 yrs old must have their own firearm certificate to participate in the practical shooting element.
Venues and How to Book
DEER STALKING
BASC Scotland
W: www.basc.org.uk
T: 01350 723226
Croft Cottage, Trochry, By Dunkeld PH8 0DY
Mondays 1-4pm weekly
Please book your Country Sports Experience directly with the venue.
All experiences are available at a cost of £50 per person.
YOUR SHOOTING EXPERIENCE
Come and meet Scotland’s friendly sporting instructors in a relaxing atmosphere.
Shooting opportunities
Discover the diverse nature of the different shooting disciplines and find out about species encountered, etiquette and safety. At the same time build an understanding of the structure of each shooting outing.
Have a go
This is where you get to have a go at shooting at targets and learn about the gun and safety procedures on a shooting day.
The Environment
In this section you will learn how shooting fits in to Scotland’s land and wetland management and the benefits to our wildlife.
The Next Step
Now it’s time to have a go at the real thing, find out how and where you can book your sport and the legal situation regarding shotgun certificates.
Venues and How to Book
SHOOTING
Auchterhouse Country Sports
W: www.treemac.co.uk
T: 01382 320476
Burnhead Farm, Auchterhouse, By Dundee DD3 0QN
Thursdays 1-4pm, Fridays 10-1pm weekly
Dunkeld Hilton
W: www.dunkeld-park.co.uk
T: 01350 728370
Dunkeld Park Activities
Hilton Dunkeld House, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0HX
Mondays 1-4pm weekly
Please book your Country Sports Experience directly with your chosen venue.
All experiences are available at a cost of £50 per person.
YOUR FISHING EXPERIENCE
Come and meet Scotland’s friendly sporting instructors in a relaxing atmosphere.
Fishing opportunities
Learn about species encountered as well as etiquette and safety and see which angling discipline gets you hooked.
Practical/Instruction
This is where you get to have a go at trying to catch a fish and learn the skills that will allow you to have a go on your own.
The Environment
In this section you will learn how fishing fits in to Scotland’s wetland management and the benefits to our wildlife.
The Next Step
Now it’s time to have a go at the real thing, find out how and where you can book your sport and the legal situation regarding rod licences and access.
Venues and How to Book
FISHING
Forbes Of Kingennie Fishery
W: www.forbesofkingennie.com
T: 01382 350777
Kingennie, Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 3RD
Wednesdays 1-4pm weekly
Please book your Country Sports Experience directly with the venue.
All experiences are available at a cost of £50 per person.
THE SCOTTISH COUNTRY SPORTS TOURISM GROUP
The Scottish Centre, Trochry by Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0DY
W: www.countrysportscotland.com
Supported by Perth and Kinross Council.
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