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Tag Archives: shooting
Islay woodcock
Some good friends invited us to join us for two days of woodcock shooting on Islay this week, with Islay Estates. It had been recommended by Jonathan Young, editor of The Field, as one of the most fun shooting … Continue reading
Woodcock et al
No sooner had we returned north that we took up a very kind invitation to mark the end of the season with a day’s shooting at Pitkerrie with James Munro. James is a very generous host but he certainly makes … Continue reading
Woodcock Days
This weekend we had two days of what were billed as “experimental” woodcock days. Experimental because we have not shot woodcock at Croick before and so were a little unsure about where to find them. Overall I think we can … Continue reading
Deer stalking does not always go to plan
A day’s deer stalking rarely works out quite the way you expected. But that is much of the charm of it. Having been south, we got the sleeper north last Thursday night, so we could stalk on Friday and Saturday. … Continue reading
Three pointers, two 410’s and one brace of grouse
It was a wonderful day for walking in search of a grouse, warm and dry and with a good strong wind. So Frank and I took our three pointers and our 410s up the hill in front of the house. … Continue reading
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