2019 Auction

Presented by Mervyn Browne and made by John Yellowlees:

This is a traditional, hand-made, black leather, hand-tooled kilt belt, 2.25” wide. It can be made to order in terms of desired waist size and can be plain rather than tooled if preferred. Buckle included.

Presented by The Field:

A 12 month subscription to The Field.

Presented by Dalefoot Compost. Website: www.dalefootcomposts.co.uk.

½ pallet of compost (30 bags).

The ½ pallet can be a mixed pallet of any of the following:

Lakeland Gold - Encourages worms and enriches your soil. Claybuster and Autumn Mulch
Wool Compost - For growing in containers where water retention is key. No need to add extra feed or water retaining gels.
Wool Compost for Seeds - A blended, fine mix to provide the perfect start for your seeds.
Wool Compost Ericaceous - For container growing acid-loving plants eg Azaleas, Heathers and Blueberries.
Wool Compost Double Strength Ericaceous - For planting out and top dressing all your acid loving plants.
Wool Compost for Vegetables and Salads - Perfect for "grown your own" vegetables, salad and fruit in an allotment, raised beds, containers or windowsill.

Presented by Mrs Sandra Morton:

A great chance to bid for 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. The socks are as 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.

Website: www.perilla.co.uk.

Presented by Mrs Jean Howman:

The Hebridean lambs 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.

1 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 / diced lamb.

Delivery / Collection to be arranged with the donor.

www.borlandfold.co.uk

Presented by Lucilla Noble, Fearann Eilean larmain, Isle of Skye:

Praban na Linne – The Gaelic Whiskies – are delighted to donate a set of three bottles of their award winning unchillfiltered vatted malt, Poit Dhubh, bottled at 8 years and 12 years, with a 21 year old to satisfy the most epicurean tastes.

Poit Dhubh, named after the Gaelic term for an illicit still, celebrates the historic and illustrious tradition of illicit whisky distilling and the fabled reputation that the smugglers of old enjoyed!

“Real whisky as it used to be!”

Presented by Crazy Finn Smokery:

Carzy Finn Smokery is the delicious retirement hobby of Patti Lean and Risto Leino.

Hot wood-smoked, Finnish Style, side of salmon.

Vacuum packed for posting. 

Please note Salmon will have a 5-day shelf life.

Presented by William Bros Brewing:

24 in a box all 33cl.

Fraoch - Heather Ale
Alba - Scots Pine Ale
Kelpie - Seaweed Ale
Ebulum - Elderberry Black Ale
Grozet - Gooseberry Ale

Presented by: David MacRobert

Presented by Hoggs of Fife:

Choice of:

Brook Ladies Cotton Shirt

Size: 8 - 18

Attractive micro-checked shirt in 100% brushed cotton with co-ordinating gold trim.

• Exclusive Hoggs of Fife design
• 100% gently brushed cotton
• Contrast Gold trim to inside collar and cuffs
• Semi-fitted
• Sculpted hem - can be worn tucked in or not
• Co-ordinating coloured buttons

https://www.hoggs.co.uk/prodcut_details.php?catid=185&product_id=327

Bryony Ladies Cotton Shirt

A country checked shirt in 100% lightly brushed cotton

• Exclusive Hoggs of Fife design to co-ordinate with the Albany Ladies Tweed
• 100% cotton
• Semi-fitted
• Sculpted hem - can be worn tucked in or not
• Co-ordinating lilac buttons

https://www.hoggs.co.uk/prodcut_details.php?catid=185&product_id=377

Beth Ladies Cotton Shirt

A country checked shirt in 100% lightly brushed cotton with co-ordinating green trim

• Designed to co-ordinate with most Hoggs of Fife Ladies lines
• Exclusive Hoggs of Fife design
• 100% Flannel cotton
• Contrast trim to inside collar and cuffs
• Semi-fitted
• Sculpted hem - can be worn tucked in or not
• Horn-effect buttons

https://www.hoggs.co.uk/prodcut_details.php?catid=185&product_id=377

IMPORTANT: To avoid causing difficulties for the donor, we expect the buyer to take up a lot at a mutually convenient date within one month of the Sale.

Presented by College Valley Estates Ltd and Tweedhill Ltd:

Test your skills in a College Valley Macnab for two people.

The bespoke macnab will take place on on the stunning College Valley estate in North Northumberland and the Tweedhill beat of the world famous River Tweed.

The winning bidder and his or her guest have the chance to shoot a roe buck each and a brace of grouse each on the College Valley estate and then land a salmon each on Tweedhill beat on the lower River Tweed (approximately 30-40 minutes from the Valley).

This will be taken on Friday 30th August (although the donor must reserve the right to change this date for any unforeseen circumstances).

Presented by Robert Dick:

The naturally dramatic environment of the Scottish Borders lends itself to some of the finest pheasant and partridge shooting in Scotland.

On offer is one day’s pheasant / partridge shooting for two guns in a party of eight – with a target bag of 120+ birds of excellent quality.

Lunch, tea and other refreshments are included.

This has proved a very popular Lot over several years, and has a history of highly satisfied donors. 

Likely date to be in January 2020.

To be taken by arrangement with the donor.

Presented by The Rt Hon the Lord Gisborough:

Bid for your chance to enjoy a Saturday’s rough shooting for two guns on the Gisborough Estate together with a day’s fishing for two rods on Priory Pond.

The rough shooting is part of the syndicate shoot and an 80+ bird day can be expected, but the earlier in the season, the better the bag. Dogs are welcome.

Also included is the opportunity for two rods to fish for one day on Priory Pond, a restored monk’s pond that was previously part of the Gisborough Priory.

The recently established coarse fishery offers anglers the chance to catch Bream, Roach, Carp and Tench. Guns must stay Friday night at the Gisborough Hall Hotel at the discounted rate of £55 per person bed & breakfast, based on two people sharing a twin or double room (an extra charge will be made if separate rooms are required).

Guests may choose to stay on for a second night at the Hotel. Originally built in 1857, Gisborough Hall Hotel opened its doors to guests in 2002 after being carefully transformed into a 71 room, luxury, 4-star hotel.

Early booking is recommended to ensure the hotel can accommodate you on the dates you wish.

To be taken from the first Saturday in December 2019 – end January 2020, by arrangement with the Estate’s Gamekeeper, Mark Sunley and the Gisborough Hall Hotel.

www.gisborough-hall.co.uk

Presented by Iain and Janet Wotherspoon:

One day’s hind stalking for 1 rifle on the Glenlyon Estate. Accompanied by the Estate stalker.

To be taken during the season (starting 21st October 2019), by arrangement with the donor.

Presented by Ballogie Estate:

One day’s hind or doe stalking for one rifle on the beautiful Ballogie Estate in Deeside, Aberdeenshire. The Estate Stalker will accompany the rifle. There is no limit on numbers of hinds or doe shot.

Rifle to provide own refreshments. The Estate can provide an accommodation list and use of the Estate rifle if necessary.

To be taken during November 2019 - date to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Atholl Estates:

One day’s red hind stalking on part of the Atholl Estate, one of Scotland's best known Highland estates.Extending to over 145,000 acres, the estate is divided into five sporting beats, each of which offers a different mix of sport and scenery.

The red hind stalking is part of a selective cull and the estate stalker will accompany the rifle, directing guests to the identified cull hinds. The experience is enhanced by the highland ponies which are used to carry the culled deer where conditions permit and the services of a ghillie and pony are included.

To be taken during the 2019 – 2020 season by arrangement with the donor.

Presented by Michael Samuel:

One day's roe deer stalking on the beautiful Phoines Estate. Date to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Robert Benson:

For a chance to enjoy some genuine highland stalking - a day’s accompanied red hind stalking with Lonsdale Estates in the Lake District, Cumbria to be taken by agreement during the 2019/20 Hind season.

Presented by Chris Amos:

50 cartridges / clays at Westlands Country Park, Dumfries and Galloway.

Different guns can be provided or the winning bidder can bring their own.

Presented by Greg Hutchings:

A really exciting chance to see an afternoon of grouse hawking over pointers 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 2019.

Presented by Kelso Racecourse:

Entry tickets and racecards for four people with a drink in the Director’s Box during the afternoon.

Valid during 2019/20 Season but excludes Ladies Day.

Presented by Major Alastair Riddell:

Two days trout fishing on the River Lyon, Perthshire to be taken during the season. 

Salmon fishing will also be included, giving the purchaser the option to fish as they wish during their visit.   The salmon beats alternate daily. The purchaser can fish for salmon and trout across that beat and can fish the runs across all my water for trout, but would be asked to stay away from the salmon pools on the other beat.

There are plenty of local hotels, B&Bs, cottages and the famous Fortinghall Hotel nearby.

Presented by Sir John Scott, by kind permission of Lady Clare Hurd:

This is an excellent opportunity for one person to experience a day’s haaf-netting on the River Nith at Glencaple.   This unique form of fishing dates back to the Vikings, the word haaf coming from the Norwegian word for heave.  The 15 ft net, standing like a small goalpost on three legs, is carried into the river and is supported by the fisherman.  The haaf-netters stand in a line with their nets across the estuary and catch fish coming up on the flood tide and down on the ebb tide.  The fishing at Caerlaverock has been kept historically by the owners for the benefit of the Estate workers and local villagers.

The successful bidder will fish with Johnny, under the guidance of the Caerlaverock Keeper, on the flood and ebb tides.  Johnny Scott wrote and co-presented the successful BBC TV series, Clarissa and The Countryman.  Lunch will be provided.  A pair of chest waders is essential.

Fishing will be catch and release, in line with conservation regulations.

To be taken in the summer months of 2019 between June and August, by arrangement.

Presented by Sir Edward Dashwood, Bt.:

Abercothi Estate has three rotating beats containing forty pools on the River Towy (Approx 1½ hours from Severn Bridge). This is some of the prime water on the best sea-trout river in the UK. Generally the sea-trout are fished for with a fly at night (although spinning is permitted in high water). The beats produce some 300-400 sea-trout averaging over 3lbs each season, including many into double figures. Prime sea-trout time is June to August although there is also a good run of salmon, especially in September and October.

A professional guide is available to assist (tips only) so beginners more than welcome.

When:

Days to be agreed with the Purchaser to be taken April to October 2019.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not included but there is a Fishing Lodge which may be rented subject to an additional charge and availability.

Presented by Antony Braithwaite and Rob Cooper:

The offer is for two rods to fish one day on the Haughton Castle Fishings on the North Tyne, spend the night at a nearby decent pub and then to fish on the Main Tyne - on the little known Greycourt Beat, opposite the famous Styford beat.