Auction 2020

Presented by The Field:

A 12-month subscription to The Field.

Presented by Flora Blackett:

Website: www.florablackett.com

An oil portrait of an animal of your choosing by aclaimed artist Flora Blackett.

"Born in 1978 in South west Scotland, Flora Blackett trained for 4 years at the prestigious Charles H Cecil studio in Florence, Italy.

As well as portraits, she is a renowned wildlife artist. Dividing her time between her studios in London and her native Dumfriessire she works on both commissions and her own inspired paintings and drawings. With trips throughout the UK, Europe, America and Africa, Flora continuously searches for exciting new subjects. She captures at first hand, the animals in their surroundings and strives to depict both the immediacy and serenity in every scene.
Flora has had many highly acclaimed exhibitions thoughout the UK and America.

In 2014 Flora combined her love of art and interiors to launch Flora Blackett designs.

Her work now hangs in collections throughout the world and is now listed in the national archives."

50% of the Sale value will go to the Heather Trust. Please note that, due to her popularity, there is likely to be a waiting period before the commission will be completed.

Presented by Quiller Publishing:

Now in its Third Edition, The Great Shoots continues to be unique in the history of sporting literature: the first and only book to ever embark on a comprehensive survey of the game-shooting scene, both as it was and as it stands today. In this new and revised edition the fascinating story is brought right up to date. Many of the shoots chosen are owned by the rich and famous, and Brian Martin here provides a rare insight into their social lives; providing fascinating comment on their own estates and on shooting generally.

Before detailing the history and present sport of each estate, region by region, the author sets the scene by outlining the history of game shooting in Britain: the changing attitude of society; how economics have played an increasingly important part; how the popular press has perpetuated an often inaccurate image, how technical developments have shaped both gun-making and game rearing; and much more. The inter-relationship between shooting and conservation, and the important contribution to the general welfare of our flora and fauna by the overwhelming majority of shoot proprietors, are given special attention.

This superb volume has become the established celebration of the gameshooting world today.

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 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 2020.

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 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 Hamish Waugh, Effgill (nr Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway): A day (for two people) with a traditional hill shepherd.

The day, depending on work on hand, will consist of a tour around the farm and seeing how hefted sheep are herded, seeing Hamish's collies at work, and an explanation of what the winning bidder is seeing.

There will be roast lamb for lunch where Fiona and Hamish will be on hand for a general discussion and able to answer questions as they arise.

The day will be taken in early or mid-summer (preferably before shearing time) but can be flexible when arrangements are made.

Presented by Mervyn Browne and Donald and Julie Riddell:

Mountain Safari Trek (two adult places) with Highland Safari, near Aberfeldy.

Travel to the high ridges by Land Rover to enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in our Mountain Bothy and an easy paced wilderness walk.

4 hours in duration.

https://www.highlandsafaris.net/vouchers/#!/Mountain-Safari-Trek/c/26103638/offset=0&sort=normal

An outing lasting 3 – 4 hours with a Penrith Red Squirrel Ranger in Cumbria.

Preferably May or June – date and time to be arranged.

The proceeds will be shared with the Penrith and District Red Squirrel Group.

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 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.

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 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