Braco Castle Estate

I shot at Braco for their final day of the season (and mine). The shoot was well run and organised. Very friendly team. They have a well-heated (!) wooden shooting lodge where we received a warm welcome, and dinner at the end of the day. Good elevenses after the third drive. Real mix of drives across different terrain, all very scenic. Shooting for all abilities. Wind was really blowing, which helped some drives and hindered others, but I think the keeper did a fantastic job to get birds to parts of the line where I wouldn't have thought they'd go. Across the six drives, everyone was very happy with the amount of shooting. We were lucky to be there on the final day of the season, with a very liberal attitude to the bag. Indeed, the number of birds was really very good for the end of January. I haven't booked for next year yet, but going on what I saw at the end of January, once I do start booking, here will be top of my list.[more]

I’ve been to braco a few times and I can honestly say this is one of my favourite shoots they have drives for every level of shooting with quality birds David and his team do an amazing job of making sure you have a quality day will be back next season[more]

We visited Braco Castle on what was probably the wettest day of the shooting season and did not have high expectations. We were 4 guns in a team of 10 with a great mix of personalities and everyone got along great. We met in the purpose built shoot lodge for tea/coffee and initial briefing. David our host was clear and concise about the bag and also honest about the challenges the team faced showing birds on such a wet day. We shot 4 drives in some really challenging conditions including very strong cold easterly winds and driving rain, despite this David and the team showed some fantastic birds and made sure we got to the agreed bag. Food was first class all freshly prepared and cooked in the shooting lodge which is well laid out with log fire and dining area alongside couches and sitting area. This is a fantastic shoot with great hospitality and facilities and I would highly recommend it to anyone.[more]

I shot two days back to back at Braco this January and was only sorry I couldn’t stay for another. David and his team are absolute professionals and great fun with it. More birds even at the end of the season than are often presented elsewhere on November days and a great mix of shots to bruise, challenge and comfort the ego. Cracking catering and one of the cosier lodges I’ve seen to boot. I’d thoroughly recommend you book a day at Braco Castle Estate (but only after I’ve secured my pegs for next season).[more]

First class day from start to finish . Not a single complaint . The staff were funny , respectful but also great company . We’ve booked days on the back of today . The estate has really nice glasses for the champagne I really need to get one ….. a first class day out[more]