Auction 2024

Presented by P R Wilkinson, Pennyholme Estate:

http://www.theroyaloakgillamoor.co.uk/

A gift voucher for 1 night's Bed & Breakfast with a bottle of prosecco at The Royal Oak, Gillamoor.

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 David MacRobert:

One of our most popular Lots every year.

What a spectacular sight the flowers will be when in bloom!

Presented by Alec Swan:

A pair of handmade and fine quality Snap-caps. The donor is happy to supply a variety of materials and in any current calibre. The successful bidder will be put in touch directly with the donor.

Price to include postage direct from the maker.

Presented by Alec Swan:

A pair of handmade and fine quality Snap-caps. The donor is happy to supply a variety of materials and in any current calibre. The successful bidder will be put in touch directly with the donor.

Price to include postage direct from the maker.

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 flavour 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.com

Presented by Duncan Grant:

A mystery mixed case of 12 bottles of wine.

Delivered to the seller directly from the Wine Society.

Presented by John Styles:

A hand-crafted game bag made from pvc fabric with leather straps.

The bag is approximately 24 inches wide 15 inches high - a standard size bag with a back pocket to hold waterproof leggings. 

The bag will be delivered directly to the winning bidder.

Presented by Lucilla Noble, Fearann Eilean Iarmain, the Isle of Skye:

3 bottles of award-winning Gaelic Gins. The gins are distilled at Eilean Iarmain, in an illicit whisky still.

The Gaelic Gins have won medals in the IWSC - the International Wine and Spirit Competition - and also in the World Gin Awards.

You can read more of the story on the website: www.gaelicwhisky.com

Presented by Kevin Wharf:

1 kg of native wild flower seed collected from meadows in north Northumberland by Kevin Wharf.

The seed is dried, dressed and ready to sow.

It contains a wide range of species including Yellow rattle, Eyebright, Red clover, Ribwort plantain, Meadow buttercup, Bulbous buttercup, Betony, Cat’s ear, Rough hawkbit, Pignut etc.

Instructions will be provided on how and when to sow the seed.

Presented by Kevin Wharf:

1 kg of ready to sow Heather seed. 

Collected and dressed by Kevin Wharf from moors in the Cheviots. 

Instructions will be provided on how and when to sow the seed.

Presented by John Apthorp CBE:

A delightful treat from founder of Majestic Wines, John Apthorp CBE's, personal collection.

A 100% Sémillon, this 6 litre bottle is a an undeniable showstopper!

Presented by John Apthorp CBE:

A delightful treat from founder of Majestic Wines, John Apthorp CBE's, personal collection.

72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot, this jeroboam will serve as a wonderful conversation starter at any dinner party. 

Presented by John Apthorp CBE:

A delightful treat from founder of Majestic Wines, John Apthorp CBE's, personal collection.

Cabernet Sauvignon 72%, Merlot 20%, Cabernet Franc 6%, Petit Verdot 2%, this Double Magnum would make the perfect gift for any wine connoisseur.

Presented by Colin Sewart:

www.caledoniagundogsupplies.com

A beautiful leather cartridge bag, with game bag included.

Donor will post directly to the winning bidder.

Presented by Angus Collingwood-Cameron:

www.caspiancaviar.co.uk

Three of Caspian Caviar's best selling caviars presented in a stylish gift box, alongside a traditional bottle (0.7l) of Ukrainian Vodka, with free Mother of Pearl spoons and a cool bag. A fantastic gift for just about anybody, particularly as they have squeezed in one of their rather smart caviar keys.

Presented by Mark Spoor:

12 bottles of Chateau Ormes de Pez, Saint-Estephe, 2016.

The 2016 vintage is a blend of Merlot 52%, Cabernet Sauvignon 42%, Cabernet Franc 5% and Petit Verdot 1%.

Collection from Northumberland or London (by arrangement).

Presented by Director of The Heather Trust, Katrina Candy and artist Lynsay Hay:
 
Director of The Heather Trust, Katrina Candy and illustrator Lynsay Hay (www.facebook.com/lynsayhay/), have been kind enough to donate a piece of original artwork from their children's book, 'Captain Partridge and the Farm Monsters' Feast', together with a signed copy of the book.
 
This original, unframed artwork is the illustration for the front cover of the book, created in watercolour and mixed media on watercolour board and measuring approximately 76x50cm. This is a very collectible, unique and real money-can't-buy Lot!

This is the third book that Katrina has written for charity to help bridge the education gap between children, conservation and the countryside by creating engaging adventure stories.

Presented by Flora Blackett:

Website: www.florablackett.com

An oil portrait of an animal of your choosing by acclaimed 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 throughout 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:

With Britain’s islands holding a large proportion of the Earth’s stock of heather moorland, it is an extraordinary fact that it stands as one of the world’s rarest habitats.

A landscape beloved by millions, it’s renowned for the tranquillity and solace it provides – however, this tranquillity is an illusion. Britain’s moorlands have, in less than a decade, moved from a position of benign consensus to the epicentre of the bitterest conflict within UK conservation.

This insightful book sets out to examine and expose the hidden issues surrounding UK moorland conservation, giving a voice to the many people who work and live there and who feel that what they have to say is often ignored, if it’s even heard at all.

The fate of our uplands is in our hands, and it is important that an alternative narrative, from the perspective of the practitioners who have cared for these places for generations, are considered.

It may be that those with power chose to ignore these facts and sweep them away, but at least now they cannot say they didn’t know.

Presented by Tim Bowie:

A large photographic print of a hen harrier. Hunting Harrier by Marc Slootmaekers was "highly commended" in an Natural History Museum annual wildlife photography competition, from where it was originally purchased by the donor.

The image is printed on high quality photo paper, glazed. It is framed & very striking measuring 63cm deep by 83cm wide and should appeal to anyone who loves the uplands or British birds.

It would be a lovely addition to an office or shoot room.

Presented by Graham Hull:

A canvas photo print of a curlew in flight by Tarquin Millington-Drake.

Size: 95cm x 70cm.

Delivery / collection will be arranged following the auction.

Presented by Graham Hull:

A canvas photo print of a red grouse by Tarquin Millington-Drake.

Size: 95cm x 70cm.

Delivery / collection will be arranged following the auction.

Presented by Matilda Hall:

Four non-fiction titles from her personal collection:

1.      Sir Walter Raleigh: in Life and Legend, by Mark Nicholls and Penry Williams, Continuum, 2001.
2.     Stanley, the Impossible Life of Africa’s Greatest Explorer, by Tim Jean, Faber and Faber, 2007. Signed and inscribed; BBC Radio Book of the Week Sunday Times  Biography of the Year for 2007,  US National Book Critics' Award for Biography in 2008.
3.    Germany, Memories of a Nation by Neil MacGregor, Allan Lane, 2014
4.    The Armenian Massacres on Ottoman Turkey: a Disputed Genocide, by Guenter Lewy, University of Utah Press, 2015. 

Presented by Mel Shand:

www.melshand.com

A stunning boxing hare print by renowed wildlife artist Mel Shand.

The print will be sent rolled and is signed.