Auction 2017

Presented by the Trustees of the Hopetoun House Preservation Trust Hopetoun House South Queensfery Edinburgh EH30 9SL

Website: hopetoun.co.uk

Hopetoun House is often referred to as Scotland’s Finest Stately Home and is a five-star Visitor Attraction. It is a remarkable and beautiful Georgian house set in majestic grounds laid out in the first half of the 18th Century.

The Hopetoun Ranger will take you on a walk through the 100 acres of grounds around Hopetoun House. This will take about an hour and you will discover a place of beauty, tranquility and architectural magnificence with nature trails and scenic viewpoints. Following your walk around the grounds of Hopetoun you will then enjoy afternoon tea for two in the delightful Stables Tearoom, a clever and sensitive restoration of the 18th Century Adam Stables transformed into a traditional tearoom complete with table service and a high quality contemporary menu.

Only a few miles from Edinburgh, you can escape to another world and soak up the timeless atmosphere within a spectacular setting.

Date to be arranged with the donor

Presented by Simon Thorp, Director of The Heather Trust.

An opportunity for two people to sail on an exciting 32ft trimaran yacht in the glorious waters surrounding the islands to the south of Oban where the scenery is without equal and where a variety of wildlife is likely to be seen. No previous experience is required.

The day will start from Craobh Haven marina at about 10a.m. (www.craobhmarina.co.uk) and return will be about 6p.m. The exact route to be followed will depend on the weather and tides on the day.

All food, and drinks, and safety equipment will be provided, and it may be possible to provide some waterproof clothing by arrangement.

To be taken by arrangement with the donor. B&B accommodation is available close to the marina.

To see what these boats are capable of, see the promotional video at http://dragonfly.dk/dragonfly-32

Presented by John Apthorp

Website: www.royalalberthall.com

Five Tickets in ‘Box Number 40’ at the Royal Albert Hall for a Night at the Proms.

The BBC Proms is the world’s largest festival of classical music, spanning 8 weeks with over 90 concerts staged, featuring internationally renowned musicians, world premieres and well-loved classics in the spectacular grade 1 listed Royal Albert Hall. This feast of music has something for everyone; opening with a night of all-British music in celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee and culminating in a performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on the opening night of the Games.

The successful bidder may send a list of three separate concerts, in order of preference to the donor. Please note the first and last nights are excluded.

Presented by Greg Hutchings

An afternoon of grouse hawking over pointer in East Ayrshire.

A packed lunch will be provided before heading on to the hill.

The opportunity will be for two people to spectate while Greg works his dog and falcon as a team. There will also be an opportunity to handle the falcon, and falconry will be explained in detail.

To be taken by arrangement with the donor on a fair weather Saturday in September or October 2017.

Presented by Ian Burrill, House of Mark, Glenesk, Angus, DD9 7YZ.

Website: www.houseofmark.co.uk

A two night stay in a double or a twin room in the House of Mark Guesthouse.

The House of Mark is a fabulous guest house, formerly a manse, set within two acres at the foot of the Cairngorms National Park and is open all year round. With stunning scenery and spectacular countryside, within an area steeped in history, this is an idyllic slice of Scotland. There are fantastic walks from the doorstep, on route to The Queen’s Well and Mount Keen, with Loch Lee nearby. House of Mark overlooks the Water of Mark and, along with the Water of Lee, forms the river North Esk close by which is renowned for salmon and sea trout.

After a day spent observing wildlife, walking, climbing, fishing, stalking, kayaking, or Mountain Biking, you can sit in the tranquil walled garden and listen to the wildlife with the water flowing by, or relax in front of an open fire.

Available Monday – Thursday (excluding August). Dates to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Julian McHardy Trustach Shooting Supplies Ltd Trustach Works Banchory Kincardineshire AB13 4AY

Website: www.trustachshootingsupplies.com

Trustach Shooting Supplies Ltd – previously known as Cairngorm Sporting Supplies and Caledonian Cartridge Company – is based in Royal Deeside in the heart of Aberdeenshire which have been manufacturing and distributing shotgun cartridges to customers throughout the UK for 30 years. Trustach Shooting Supplies Ltd are the exclusive distributors for the range of Caledonian cartridges in the UK and a main agent for ELEY HAWK cartridges in Scotland.

Delivery/collection to be arranged direct with the donor.

Presented by Stuart Brown, Heather Gems Heathergems Visitor Centre and Shop, 22 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BX

Website: www.heathergems.com

Scottie Dog Heathergem Brooch. Made from Scottish Heather, hand crafted in Scotland.

The heather is collected in the Perthshire hills and the stems are dried and shot blasted to remove the bark. They are dyed various colours using natural dyes and then the stems of different colours are mixed and compressed into a block. The block is then cut into slices and individual pieces are cut, shaped and filled before being lacquered and set into decorative metal fittings using Celtic and Scottish designs.

Dimensions: 35mm x 25mm

Heathergems are unique and no two are ever the same.

Presented by The Solway Feeders Ltd & Solway Global Ltd Main Street Dundrennan KIRKCUDBRIGHT Dumfries & Galloway DG6 4QH

Website: www.solwayfeeders.com

The versatile Multi Larsen Trap is designed to be able to deal with magpies and carrion crows. It has three catching compartments around its edge, and a spacious call bird compartment in the middle. It is effective in almost any circumstance, and particularly efficient when used on open ground, away from trees or fences. The side entry sliding trap doors are operated by a wire treadle which is situated inside each catching compartment. When a crow or magpie enters the trap, its first instinct is to hop onto the treadle, which then closes the door behind it. The "multi" function allows it to catch up to three times the amount of magpies or crows when compared to a conventional Larsen Trap.

For more details about the Multi Catch Larsen Trap and General Licence law requirements, please visit the Solway Feeders website.

The Multi Catch Larsen Trap arrives assembled and ready for use and is available for Free delivery to any UK mainland address by arrangement with the Donor.

Presented by The Field, Time Inc Pinehurst II, Pinehurst Road, Farnborough Business Park, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BF

Website: www.thefield.co.uk.

One year’s subscription to The Field – the world’s original country magazine. A subscription to The Field magazine is a must if you love shooting, fly-fishing, hunting, dogs and the land. Subscribing to The Field magazine will make sure you are kept up-to-date on subjects from the very best on game shooting and fishing to the unusual bordering on the eccentric (everything from salmon-skin bikinis to formal wear for ferrets) without doubt this magazine enlivens dinner parties throughout Britain.

Your one year’s subscription is available when required and it can be arranged to commence from when your usual subscription is due to expire.

Presented by Gillian Laurie

A beautifully designed handmade tweed cushion featuring one of our most beloved upland waders, the lapwing.

Final price includes P&P to UK addresses.

Presented by Gillian Laurie

A beautifully designed handmade tweed cushion featuring a ptarmigan in summer plumage.

Final price includes P&P to UK addresses.

Presented by Brackenburn Team, Millhouse Barns, Cowslip Lane, Puxton Park, Somerset BS24 6AH

Website: www.brackenburn.co.uk

25 bags of 10kg Brackettes, as featured on BBC Countryside, these eco-friendly ‘ super logs’ are 100% natural made from Bracken. A 10kg bag contains 10 Brackettes that burn hotter and longer than oak. The reason the brackettes burn hotter is something to do with having a high calorific value and lower moisture content.

The brackettes are created when the bracken turns brown, it’s then harvested, shredded, dried and compressed under huge pressure into briquettes. Plus sides for burning brackettes are; once the bracken has been harvested it increases the bio-diversity of the land so bluebells can flourish as can all types of flora and fauna. And by burning bracken instead of wood, removes the need for cutting down any beautiful old trees.

Delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented, by Mrs Jean Howman, Ashmere, FelixLane, SHEPPERTON, Middlesex, TW17 8NN.

Website: www.borlandfold.co.uk

The Hebridean Lamb are raised on Borland Farm, Glenshee, Perthshire and processed in Abernethy. The rare breed Hebridean Lamb has a distinctly unique flavor and has been described as the finest tasting lamb you can have.

One box of whole Hebridean Lamb contains: -

• 2 Boned and rolled shoulders

• 2 whole legs

• single loin chops

• double loin chops

• 2 lambshanks

• And either approximately 0.5kg of mince or diced lamb.

Delivery / Collection to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Mrs Jean Howman, Ashmere, Felix Lane, SHEPPERTON, Middlesex, TW17 8NN.

Website: www.borlandfold.co.uk

The Highland Cattle are raised on Borland Farm, Glenshee, Perthshire and processed in Abernethy.The Highland Cattle Beef box contains assorted cuts of prime Highland Cattle Beef.

The contents of the hamper are: -

Sirloin, Fillet, Rib-eye & Rump Steaks; Topside & Silverside; Stewing & Braising Steak; Rolled Brisket, Mince, Sausages and Burgers.

Delivery / Collection to be arranged with the donor.

Presented Alex Marsden-Smedley of Marsden’s Confectionery, 2 Forge Close Kintbury RG17 9XX

Website:  www.marsdensfudge.co.uk

Marsden's Confectionery was set up in 2001 by Alex Marsden-Smedley, and is based in Berkshire.  Marsden's Confectionery is a family run business and the award winning fudge and chocolate truffles are handmade following very traditional recipes.  This award winning Vanilla Fudge is made to an old traditional recipe without the use of additives and artificial flavourings.  Smooth, creamy and delightfully crumbly and has often been likened to Scottish Tablet.  Vogue Magazine described the Vanilla Fudge as “second to none”!. 

Delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by The Prince of Wales and the Trustees of his Charitable Foundation

Website: www.highgrovegardens.com

Highgrove is the private residence of TRH the Prince Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.

This luxury Highgrove Hamper which is exclusive to Highgrove features a selection of luxury foods, from confectionery to champagne, of uncompromised quality, made with the finest ingredients that are predominately organic.

This Highgrove Hamper includes:

1 Bottle of Highgrove Champagne

2 Bottles of Highgrove Wine

A selection of Highgrove Biscuits

Highgrove Truffles

Hardgrove Wine Guide

An exquisite Hamper that would pacify the most demanding of palates.

Please contact Claire McGhie for delivery details.

Presented by Peter and Suzanne Greenhill, The Courthouse, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8HH.

A book of Birds of Town & Village, Author; William Donald Campbell which was first published in 1965 by Country Life. This edition (ninth) was published in 1978. The foreword is by H.R.H. Prince Philip the Duke of Edinburgh. All 36 pictures are reproductions of beautiful colour paintings by Basil Ede. They cover the whole page with notes opposite describing each bird, its haunts, appearance, voice, food and nesting. Some of the birds included are now found more in the countryside.

A hardback book with original dust cover with 142 pages (11ins x 9ins).

Collection/delivery to be arranged with the donor

Presented by Colin Blanchard

Website: www.colinblanchard.com

“ Tails”: An original limited edition linocut and screenprint Edition of 15 on 300gsm Somerset paper – 45 x 19cm (unframed).

Colin Blanchard was previously Head of Land and Animal Management for the University of Cumbria, but has been a full time artist and printmaker based in Dumfries and Galloway for the past 7 years. All of Colin’s prints are entirely hand crafted and printed in small editions on high quality paper and are either screen prints or linocuts.

Collection/delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Flora Shedden

Website: http://florashedden.com/

A signed copy of the book Gatherings by Flora Shedden with a personal inscription or your choice. Flora lives in Highland Perthshire. Having worked as a gallery assistant, researcher, photographer, costume seamstress and waitress she has returned to her much loved pastimes, writing, cooking and photography.

Flora was the youngest contestant in the sixth series of the Great British Bake Off and became a big star of the show wowing the judges with her complex and innovative creations for nine weeks. The Gatherings cookbook is a mixture of modern dishes, staple snacks, salads and sides, interesting bakes, and puddings perfect to end a feast with. Nothing overly fussy or complicated, just tasty, pretty plates of food.

Delivery/Collection by arrangement with the donor.

Presented by Patrick Laurie,

The Black Grouse is a lively natural history interwoven with a personal account of an on-going battle to conserve black grouse on a farm in Galloway. The author’s beautiful illustrations convey his passion for these vulnerable birds, so full of character, from their aggressive lekking behaviour to their desperate struggle to survive against nearly-impossible odds in modern Britain.

‘***** This beautiful book is a labour of love, with its lively text and striking illustrations by the author. ‘ The Scotsman, Sept 2012 ‘Whichever background you come from, this is must to read as it covers so many basic questions, including the age-old quandary between the shooting world and conservation. ’ The Highland News, July 2012 ‘

"It is without doubt a book which, no matter your individual knowledge of the bird in question, you will learn something from. For many, they will learn a lot, because Patrick has done an exceptional job in researching this bird." Lindsay Waddell, NGO Chairman, Aug 2012

Patrick Laurie is Project Manager and Head of the Country Market and Sporting Sale at the Heather Trust, and has written a monthly column for the Shooting Gazette since 2009. The Black Grouse book is signed by the author and available when required from The Heather Trust.

FREE postage and packing within the UK mainland.

Presented by The Trustees of the Chatsworth Settlement, Estate Office, Bolton Abbey, SKIPTON, North Yorkshire BD23 6EX

Website: www.boltonabbey.com

Two days' fishing for two people on the Bolton Abbey Estate Fishery – River Wharfe. The Estate’s fishery totals some 4.5 miles of double bank fishing on the upper stretches of the River Wharfe and can be enjoyed by anglers of all ages and experience. The keepered fishery provides opportunities to fish for wild and stocked brown trout, and grayling throughout its water.

The seasons are Trout (1st April–30th September), Grayling (16th June – 31st December).

To be taken during the 2017 season – date to be arranged with the River Bailiff.

Presented by Finegand Estate Ltd Glenshee BLAIRGOWRIE Perthshire PH10 7QB

An excellent opportunity for two rods to try this small but easily fished river in beautiful scenery. This is fly only, and fishes well from June onward. Each beat is approximately 1½ miles long. Although it is definitely classed as a spate river, fish can be caught in all waters. The Shee Water, which is the head waters of the river Ericht and a tributary of the Tay, provides exciting salmon fishing, where sport can be expected to come thick and fast. It can be extremely prolific – fishing well late in the season. This has always proved to be a popular lot with our bidders.

To be taken during 2017 - date by arrangement with the donor, who can also provide the successful bidder with a list of local accommodation.

Presented by Alexander & Susan Dalgety Boathouse Cottage Norham BERWICK-UPON-TWEED TD15 2JZ

Website: www.boathousecottage.co.uk

A four night short-break stay for up to 6 people in the four star self-catering Boathouse Cottage. Nestling at the foot of a wooded bank the cottage commands stunning views onto and across the river Tweed into Scotland. Located midway between the Cheviots and Lammermuirs this is the perfect centre for exploring North Northumberland and the Scottish Borders. For a detailed description visit the cottage website. Standing in its own garden on the banks of Tweed, Boathouse Cottage is ideal for anglers, shooters or those who just wish to explore. Tweed fishing ends 30th November and starts again 1st February. Enjoying the area has no close season!

To be taken by arrangement with the donors between 4th November 2017 and 19 March 2018 (Christmas and New Year excepted).

Presented by Stuart Brown, Heather Gems Heathergems Visitor Centre and Shop, 22 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire, PH16 5BX

Website: www.heathergems.com

Heart Silver Plated Bangle. Made from Scottish Heather, hand crafted in Scotland. The heather is collected in the Perthshire hills and the stems are dried and shot blasted to remove the bark. They are dyed various colours using natural dyes and then the stems of different colours are mixed and compressed into a block. The block is then cut into slices and individual pieces are cut, shaped and filled before being lacquered and set into decorative metal fittings using Celtic and Scottish designs. Heathergems are unique and no two are ever the same.

Collection/Delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Luise Janniche

Managing Director of Tuffies Dog Beds

Carnousie Smiddy

Forglen

Turriff

AB53 4LN

Website: www.tuffies.co.uk

Tuffies was started as a company in 2000. It supplies sturdy, nice, solid and proper dog beds all over the UK and beyond.The bed are designed and manufactured to the highest standards in their own workshop to make the best dog beds possible.

Delivery to be arranged with the donor.