Duck shooting in Scotland

Duck shooting in Scotland

The duck shooting season runs from 1st September to 31st January inland, and until the 20th February below the high-water mark. Duck shooting varies hugely depending on the style in which it is done.

About duck shooting in scotland

The key aspect is whether the duck are reared or wild as the style of shooting varies somewhat. Many driven duck shoots will rely upon a large reared stock whereas duck flighting for wild duck relies upon fieldcraft and luck. The most common species is mallard but when shooting wild duck, wigeon and teal will make up a large part of the bag.

Duck shooting availability in Scotland

Gledfield Estate

Sutherland, United Kingdom

The Gledfield Estate is based just outside the village of Ardgay. At the heart of the estate is Gledfield House, a beautiful 18th century mansion house. The estate extends to just over 5000 acres of moorlands, lochs, mountains, rivers and forestry. We offer red stag and hinds stalking, evening duck flight shooting and salmon and trout fishing. There are two holiday cottages available for shoot parties, one accommodating up to 4 and the other up to 6 people, with dogs also welcome at a small additional charge. Sporting prices displayed here do not include accommodation - please do contact us and we can arrange a tailored package for you. Shooting days or weekends can be arranged for individuals or small parties, you will be accompanied by the estate Stalker or Gamekeeper. Please contact us via email or telephone in the first instance to discuss your sporting requirements. We look forward to welcoming you to the Gledfield Highland Estate.

Delaney & SonsSPORTING AGENT

Multiple Locations

We are not sporting agents that send you, we are hosts that take you to experience a week of driven shooting together.

DougarieBGA ASSURED

Ayrshire, United Kingdom

Dougarie Estate is located on the Isle of Arran and has various packages from driven days through to rough days. The Estate is made up of varied terrain and has breath-taking views in all directions. As featured on Tom Straker's Game Eater films under Pheasant (Episode 8) and Mallard (Episode 6). We shoot back to back driven days on Fridays and Saturday from the beginning of November through to the end of January. We also offer partridge only days in October. The main driven days tend to be best suited for parties of minimum of 8 guns and the number of birds taken very much depends on the standard of shooting, however our aim is to provide bags between 120 to 200 birds per day. Guns will usually get around the estate in their own 4WD vehicles. Please contact us as we are always delighted to discuss potential options with those looking to make a booking.

Teasses EstateBGA ASSURED

Fife, United Kingdom

Driven Game Shooting at Teasses Estate, North East Fife Experience exceptional driven pheasant, partridge and duck shooting amid the rolling countryside of North East Fife. Teasses Estate hosts around 40–45 driven days each season, from September onwards, with bags typically ranging from 100 to 300+ birds. Our varied drives offer high, challenging birds and exciting sport for experienced teams, while we are equally pleased to welcome novice Guns and those looking to enjoy their first driven day in a relaxed and friendly environment. A day at Teasses is about much more than the shooting. Guests can expect warm Scottish hospitality, beautiful countryside and a professionally run day from start to finish. Lunch is served in Hall Teasses, our traditional shooting lodge and delicious elevenses in the field at one of our scenic picnic spots on the Estate. Whether you are arranging a full team, a corporate sporting day or looking to join one of our available days, we would be delighted to welcome you to Teasses. Pheasant • Partridge • Duck 100–300+ bird days September onwards Full teams and individual Guns welcome Novices welcome Only around one hour from Edinburgh Airport Enquiries and bookings now being taken for the coming season.

Borland & Whitehouse

Perthshire, United Kingdom

Borland & Whitehouse Shoot offers challenging and dramatic shooting surrounded by stunning hills, lochs and mountains. One of the first shoots in the UK some 25 years ago to develop shooting high pheasants off heather tops, using hand feeding techniques. This shoot is a hidden gem 90 minutes from Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports and 45 minutes from Dundee, and 35 minutes north of Perth. We offer very flexible packages and are always delighted for shoot party leaders to come and inspect the shoot. Just post an enquiry and we can meet up or discuss your requirements. Our shoot produces some of the finest early shooting in the UK with tremendous early pheasant days in October and November, often off heather tops and banks.  This is because we rear and release our birds more than a month earlier than the majority of shoots, delivering great early shooting.  Our focus is on challenging guns capabilities in spectacular scenery. As the season progresses into December and January we mix heather bank drives with woodland drives out of sitka and mixed spruce. The shoot is located 12 miles north of Blaigowrie, 28 miles north of Perth and around 70 miles from Edinburgh Airport.  Dundee Airport is about 20 miles or 40 minutes away. The shoot sits on the boundary between Perthshire and the Angus Glens, in the beautiful glen of Glenshee.  The shoot lies about 1 mile east of the main A93 road up to the Spittal of Glenshee, starting at an altitude of 1000 feet, with ground ranging up to 2,400 feet on the Estate. For those travelling from afar and wanting two days shooting, or some walked up before your main day this can easily be arranged. A house is also available, the Whitehouse and this and its cottage next door can sleep up to 12 people in comfort. There are also nearby well known hotels, The Bridge of Cally Hotel, Dalmunzie House Hotel, Kinloch House (Blairgowrie), Lands of Loyal Hotel(Alyth), and Meikleour Arms, Fife Arms Hotel (Braemar) all of which offer good accommodation to suit a range of budgets. The shoot was listed in 2018/19 in Brian Martin's book as one of "The Great Shoots", one of only around 10 selected in Scotland. One of our drives, 'The Crags' is the front cover of the November 2013 Field. Angels at 12 'O' Clock and rated by many guns as one of Scotlands 'must do' drives. To see the cover, go to the Field web site and search the above issue. The shoot has also been featured in the  Scottish Field, see the Article named 'Attempting Everest'. the shoot has also feature in The Shooting Gazette, and in Country Sports.  All driven shoot days include, elevenses and lunch in our warm and cosy shoot room, and extra lunches for additional guests can be requested. Guns are met by the Head Keeper, Brett Ormerod and looked after all day by a shoot captain.  Guns will usually get around the estate in their own 4WD vehicles. Guns are welcome to bring their own dogs and pick their own birds.

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