Staff from Glenogil Estate decided to host a charity clay shoot in aid of Tayside Children’s Hospital after Head Gamekeeper Danny Lawson’s son received unforgettable support from ward staff. The estate, which is a member of Angus Glens Moorland Group, also donated proceeds from a second charity clay shoot and raffle to Aberuthven-based charity, The

A typical day’s beating involves around 15 miles walking up arduous hills whilst taking direction from gamekeepers however, it is a great form of fitness, a social occasion and a way to make some extra pocket money and that’s why it’s being embraced by a wide variety of people, young and old alike. Trevor Colbourne

Scotland’s grouse shooting season ends this Sunday (10th December) after a successful season resulting in a considerable increase in the number of people consuming grouse both home and abroad.The awareness of grouse as a sustainable food source has greatly increased this season with hoteliers, top chefs and home-cooks choosing grouse as it is a delicious,

Once thought of as food only for the privileged few, grouse has grown in popularity on the back of Scotland’s top chefs championing the use of it on menus throughout the season.The Gift of Grouse, together with Scotland’s regional moorland groups are highlighting the ‘hill-to-plate’ credentials of grouse to mark the start of Great British

Scottish honey producers are working in partnership with grouse estates to enable bees to feed on the prolific flowering plants on moorland in several parts of the country.Estates in Tayside, the Angus Glens and the Lammermuirs work with beekeepers who position their hives on the moors every August and September. This is an important means

Bespoke tailoring is normally the preserve of Savile Row but now shooting estates are at the forefront of showcasing the best of Scotland’s world class tweed industry.Although tweed is known as Scotland’s signature fabric, each shooting estate is promoting the tradition of having its very own special tweed, uniquely designed and reflecting the estate’s natural

Gamekeepers and grouse moor managers are supporting a petition to the Scottish Parliament urging a change in health policy to help fight tick-borne infections and limit the spread of Lyme disease.The Petitions Committee of the Scottish Parliament is considering a petition on 14 September calling for the Scottish Government to improve testing and treatment for

The Glorious 12th signalled the start of the grouse shooting season today and the Highlands echoed to the sound of the first shots being fired this morning.Farmer and cheese maker Archie Montgomery, who travelled from Somerset, had plenty to celebrate on the moor on Alvie Estate near Aviemore. Archie has brought a party of 80

Tomorrow (Saturday 12th) marks the start of the grouse shooting season when many shooting parties from both home and abroad will be heading out onto the hills to get the first shot of the season.Prospects for the season are showing a very mixed picture with the likelihood of good shooting in Perthshire and the south