Auction 2020

Presented by P R Wilkinson, Pennyholme Estate:

A Gift voucher for one night's bed and Breakfast at The Royal Oak, Gillamoor to be taken from 16/2/20 – 15/2/2021. http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk/ 

Presented by Colin Shedden:

Two nights accommodation for up to four people in Meikle Lodge Cottage, Dunkeld. 

Can be taken any time in 2020 (depending on availability).

The winning bidder can also enjoy a duck flight for two guns (in season) and local trout fishing can be arranged (in season).

More details on the cottage can be found here: https://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/rentals/dunkeld/193503

Presented by Mr and Mrs Landale:

3 night’s self-catering accommodation in the Mews Flat on Dalswinton Estate including one day’s fishing for 6 rods on the river Nith.

For details regarding Dalswinton Estate, please visit: http://www.dalswintonestate.co.uk/

For information on the Mews Flat, please visit: https://www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/...Dalswinton/The-Mews-Flat-930173.html

Dates 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 2020 – 2021 season by arrangement with the donor.

Presented by Robert Benson:

For a chance to enjoy some genuine highland stalking - a day of accompanied red hind stalking with Lonsdale Estates in the Lake District, Cumbria to be taken by agreement during the 2020/21 Hind season.

Presented by: David MacRobert

Collection / delivery to be arranged with the donor.

Presented by Eilean Iarmain, the Isle of Skye.

The Gaelic Whiskies of Praban na Linne 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 gold medal 21-year-old to satisfy the most epicurean of 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!”

Collection to be arranged from The Heather Trust offices (near Dumfries) or at an event during the course of the year.

Presented by James Duncan Millar:

1 week in Tomgarrow, Loch Tay Lodges for up to 8 people with use of one fishing boat with permit to fish for salmon and brown trout on the Loch Tay. 

Date to be mutually arranged before 15th October 2020.

For more information on the accommodation: http://www.lochtaylodges.co.uk/tomgarrow.html

Presented by Malcolm Hay:

A day's roe deer stalking on Edinglassie Estate, a few miles outside Huntly in the Aberdeenshire countryside.

If required, self-catering accommodation is available by separate negotiation with the donor.

Presented by Mill Farm:

2 hectares worth of cleaned treated heather seed combined with advice from the supplier on the best way to prepare the ground prior to seeding.

Presented by Malcolm Hay:

A classic day’s rough shooting for three to four guns in the beautiful Aberdeenshire countryside, a few miles outside Huntly.

A fantastically varied bag is possible, with pheasant, partridge, grouse, snipe, duck, woodcock, hare, pigeon, and rabbit on offer. An old-fashioned mixed day of exciting, relaxed sport.

A delicious lunch will be provided for the guns in Edinglassie Lodge.

To be taken by arrangement with the donor in early / mid November 2020.

If required, self-catering accommodation is available by separate negotiation with the donor.

Presented by The Earl of Dalhousie, 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.

British Hunts and Huntsmen published in 1908 in conjunction with The Sporting Life in 4 volumes.

Published by The Biographical Press. in conjunction with The Sporting Life 1st. 1908 - 1911.

Very good condition. Four volumes, large format (15" x 11"), three quarters red leather binding, red boards. Numerous b/w photos and full page sepia photos. Containing a short history of each Fox and Stag Hunt in the British Isles, together with biographical records of masters past and present, and some members of each hunt. Also an introductory chapter on mediaeval hunting and articles concerning the stag, the fox, the hound, the horse and all subjects allied thereto. The South-west of England;The South-East, East and Eastern Midlands of England; The North-East and Western Midlands of England, and Wales; England (North), Scotland and Ireland. List of Subscribers.

Leather edges rubbed with some small areas of loss. Red cloth boards a little marked and some uneven fading. Some pale foxing to some plate margins and slight creasing to some plate tissue guards. Text pages nice and clean.

To be collected by arrangement in Perthshire or Dumfries.

Presented by Simon Blackett:

A family/group ticket to Braemar Castle with personal guided tour and tea/coffee in morning room for up to 10 persons.

To be taken any time in 2020.

http://www.braemarcastle.co.uk/

Presented by Glenmuick Estate:

2 nights’ accommodation for 2 adults and 2 children and a morning (1-3 hours) feeding deer with our keeper who will talk about the deer farm and the deer.

To be taken in 2020/21.