Auction 2017

Presented by Mrs Sandra Morton, Perilla Limited, Park Farm, UPPER SAPEY, Worcestershire, WR6 6XX

Website: www.perilla.co.uk

Two pairs of lovely country socks in Sedge Green and Burnt Orange. The perfect country socks for Wellington boots. These fabulous knee length socks are ribbed with an in-built cushioned sole and hand linked toe seams, for extra comfort. They are lightweight and warm, and provide a great layer of high performance insulation. They are a soft as cashmere to wear, but far more hardwearing and built to last.

Plain luxury socks made of 75% alpaca and 25% nylon. Available in sizes small UK 5-7, medium UK 8-10 and large UK 10-12, and they come boxed in Perilla’s bespoke pistachio and chocolate boxes.

Delivery/Collection to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Dick Bartlett, British Moorlands, Knock Dhu, Carron, ABERLOUR, Banffshire, AB38 7QP.

Website: www.britishmoorlands.com.

An exciting experience of three small grouse drives in spectacular mountain and coastal scenery on the Glenrinnes Estate and Carron Bridge Estate on Speyside. Hosted by Dick Bartlett on British Moorlands' 2 demonstration moors where you can see how innovative techniques, like automatic trap checking and fully mechanised habitat management, have restored viable grouse shooting and biodiversity to formerly unmanaged moorland, without the usual high costs. Expected daily bag about ten brace. Location is Glenrinnes Estate and Carron Bridge Estate on Speyside.

Dates to be advised between mid September to mid November - may be held over if a bad grouse year.

Presented by The Earl of Dalhousie, Dalhousie Estate Office, Brechin Castle, BRECHIN, Angus, DD9 6SG

Website: www.dalhousieestates.co.uk

Fishing is let over the Upper and Lower Beats of the Edzell Water (West Bank only) on the River North Esk. The middle beat is not included. There are ten named pools. The upper beat extends from below the Gannochy Bridge on the Fettercairn Road to the Suspension Bridge by Edzell Village and the Lower Beat runs from the top of the Lyn Martin Pool down to the confluence of the North Esk and the West Water.

To be taken this season by arrangement with the donor.

Presented by John Jencks c/o Savills 28 Castle Street DUMFRIES Dumfries & Galloway DG1 1DG

This is an exclusive, private beat on the lower Nith, offering excellent fishing in all water conditions. There are approximately 800 metres of double bank fishing some 5 miles north of Dumfries. Copies of the rules will be issued to the successful bidder along with the tickets. Please note catches are limited to two salmon/grilse and two sea trout in any one day. Thereafter, anglers must exercise “catch and release”. Catch and release is however very much encouraged as part of the Fishery Board’s drive towards conservation. Also, when the river is below the water level markers, fly fishing only is allowed. A part-time Ghillie is available if required.

Date to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by E P K Weatherall, Cowhill Estate per Savills 28 Castle Street DUMFRIES DG1 1DG

One day’s fly fishing for two rods on the private Cowhill Beat of the River Nith, Dumfries. Fishermen must return fish, in line with conservation regulations. Fishing returns must be made to the Estate Factors, Guy Webb at Savills. The Nith offers an excellent choice of angling for Salmon and Sea Trout and is arguably the most productive of the Solway rivers. This is an opportunity to fish an exclusive private beat on both banks near to Holywood, some 2 miles upstream of Dumfries.

To be taken between 13th August 2016 and 30th November 2016 by arrangement with Guy Webb (Factor for Cowhill Estate).

Presented by Thornhill Golf Club

A round of golf for 4 players at Thornhill Golf Course in Thornhill.

The course is a mixture of park and heathland with magnificent panoramic views which are equal to any in Scotland. It has often been described as a “hidden gem”. At 6085 yards, over relatively level terrain, the course provides a good test for all golfers and is friendly to those of mature years. Thornhill is a picturesque village in Mid Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway. The Golf Club was established in 1893 as a 9 hole course and was extended to 18 holes in 1979.

To be taken by arrangement with the donor between 1st April 2017 – 9th October 2017. Tee times must be reserved in advance by calling the clubhouse.

Presented by John Miller

John Miller Transport Limited

Kirkburn Industrial Estate

Lockerbie

DG11 2FF

Website: www.johnmiller.co.uk

Take a mornings trip from Lockerbie/Dumfries out to Galloway Forest where two people can join the driver on his journey.

During the day you will get to experience the whole process of moving timber out of this vast forest. All the trucks are fitted with their own cranes and you will see the skill required to load and move the logs over very fragile forest roads.

John Miller Limited operate over 100 trucks from their head office at Lockerbie. You will also get a visit to this site where you can see the scale of this type of operation.

If one of the party has some HGV experience then they would possibly be able to drive the empty truck in the loading area!!

The company has recently been awarded Scotland Top Trailer Fleet 2017 Transport News Scottish Rewards which will be presented to at them at an award ceremony Glasgow on 4th November 2017.

The logging trip is to be taken in the months of summer at a weekend by arrangement with the donor.

Lunch and or breakfast to be included Lockerbie (Truck Stop).

Presented by Hoggs of Fife Ltd, Eden Valley Business Park, Cupar, FIFE, KY15 4RB

Website: www.hoggs.co.uk

The Aviemore Padded Jacket is part of Hoggs of Fife Warmwear range and there is a choice of colour available to the winning bidder.

Colour: Green or Navy

Size: L

Features: -

• 76% Polyester / 24% Cotton durable outer fabric

• Hollow-fibre Polyester Fill Treated with a durable water repellent for rain and stain resistanceFront

• Storm Flap over full length zip

• Alcantara front trim and zip pullers

• Elasticated inner fleece storm cuffs

• 2 x Zipped Side Pockets with fleece linings

• Inside fleece-lined zipped security pocket

Delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Hoggs of Fife Ltd, Eden Valley Business Park, Cupar, FIFE, KY15 4RB

Website: www.hoggs.co.uk

The Huntly Prestige Knitted Jacket is a superior and highly wind-resistant knitted jacket designed for the country sportsmen and with wider appeal for all who enjoy the great outdoors.

Colour: Marled Olive Green

Size: XL

Features: -

• Heavyweight (380gsm), durable and tightly knitted polyester shell fabric, provides high levels of thermal insulation and wind resistance

• Special self-covering full length zip, provides extra wind protection and ensures a neat appearance

• Elasticated banding to the top edge of the collar stand, for a snug fit when zipped to full height

• Ribbed and gently elasticated cuffs and waistband, ensure a comfortable close fit

• Raglan sleeves, for comfort, good fit and ease of movement

• 2 x large side pockets with nylon linings with pocket entries concealed by a sculpted feature line

• Inside zipped security pocket, suitable for wallet, mobile ‘ phone, etc

• Fully lined with tough breathable taffeta (60gsm) nylon

Extremely smart worn on its own or ideal for layering under a shooting coat

Delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Hoggs of Fife Ltd, Eden Valley Business Park, Cupar, FIFE, KY15 4RB

Website: www.hoggs.co.uk

The Balmore Padded Waistcoat is part of Hoggs of Fife Warmwear range.

Colour: Green

Size: L

Features: -

• Hollow-fibre Polyester Fill

• Treated with a durable water repellent for light shower protection

• Front Storm Flap over full length zip

• Alcantara front trim and zip pullers

• 2 x Zipped Side Pockets with fleece linings

• Inside fleece-lined zipped security pocket

Delivery to be arranged with the donor

Presented by Flora Blackett Website: www.florablackettdesigns.com Born in South West Scotland , Flora Blackett trained for 4 years at the prestigious Charles H Cecil studio in Florence, Italy Galleries regularly showing Floras work include: James Harvey Art, Langton Street, London Chisholm Gallery, New York State Iona Gallery, Stalbridge, Dorset Artamatoria, Bellevue Crescent, Edinburgh Combining Classical with Contempory.

Presented By Simon Thorp and Adam Smith

Celebrating 100 years of award-winning National Geographic cartography, this exquisite new Tenth Edition of our prestigious world atlas is the essential resource you need to make sense of our fast-paced, ever changing planet.

The stunning array of political, physical, and thematic maps covers every area of the globe—including both Poles and all ocean floors—as well as the universe beyond. Compelling charts, graphs, and informational graphics make the latest geographic data clear and relevant at a glance, while dozens of colour photos draw you closer to our world’s diverse people and places and their many interconnections. Pinpoint the latest trouble spots in Africa and the Middle East.

See the Earth’s natural forces at work. Follow emerging trends in land use, human migration, communication, energy consumption, and more. Examine additional new political plates of Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, and Australia. Find expanded coverage of Africa, more details on the Mariana Trench, plus a new close-up view of the strategic Mediterranean Basin.

Venturing upward, you’ll also discover new information about Mars, our moon, and both the northern and southern night skies. The 10th Edition also includes an expanded place-name index with more than 150,000 entries, with separate undersea, Moon, and Mars features. Extensive back matter includes flags and facts for all 195 nations, geographic comparisons, world time zones, metric conversion tables, and more.

Collection/delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Patrick Laurie. The Heather Trust has put together an ID guide for moorland waders, attractively illustrated and designed by Patrick Laurie. Featuring a curlew, a peewit, a greenshank, a dunlin, a redshank, a golden plover, a snipe and a dotterel, the quality poster also includes comments on the individual species, as well as some regional names. A perfect gift for any upland enthusiast, the A1 wallchart (594mm x 841mm) is printed on quality paper stock and delivered in a cardboard tube. It is available for purchase from The Heather Trust on a ‘buy now only price’ of £20.00 (including postage & packing).

Presented by William Garfit 

William Garfit is well known in the sporting world for his articles in the Shooting Gazette.  He is also known for his line drawings and wash vignettes which have illustrated over thirty books of the country sports.

This sepia print, titled 'Boyhood Memories' was specially commissioned by the publisher of the successful book 'The Fox and the Orchid' by writer Robin Page.  This book has become a "classic" on country sports and the importance of their influence on successful conservation and management of the British countryside.

Approximate size mounted in 12in x 10in (Image size 9in x 7.5in).  Available when required from the Heather Trust.  FREE postage and packing within the UK mainland.

Presented by Keith A McDougall

Hill House

Bridge Street

WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA

Norfolk

NR23 1QP

"Lines for Euston - by one who is not going" is a wistful poem, written by A M Harbord, about a gentleman, from another era, as he quietly observes, and envies, a sporting traveller at Euston.  This edition is illustrated by Keith McDougall, and measures 41.5cm x 30cm unframed.

It is available for purchase from The Heather Trust on a 'buy now only price' of £10 (including postage and packing).