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SCOTTISH AUCTION incorporating

HIGHLAND and GRAMPIAN AUCTIONS Online Silent Auction 26 April - 14 May 2020 www.gwctscottishauction.com TIMETABLE In the extraordinary circumstances of 2020, we are unable to host our annual dinner. The wheels must keep turning, and we have great pleasure in presenting you with the 2020 auction catalogue, which will be held as a silent auction online. The catalogue is full of generous contributions from a great many supporters of GWCT.

CONTENTS

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How to Bid

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Raffle

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Top Picks

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This year we include the Grampian and Highland Regional Committees’ auction lots.

Fishing

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The auction will run from 12 noon on Sunday 26 April, closing at 11pm on Thursday 14 May.

Shooting

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Stalking

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Something for Everyone

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Holiday Retreats

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Art & Jewellery

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Food & Drink

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Highland Auction

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Grampian Auction

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Placing your bids is straightforward to do, and instructions may be found on pages 13 and 15.

In these unusual times many of our donors have kindly agreed to roll over lots, should the government guidelines prevent a day from being taken. Further information will be included with individual lot descriptions on the bidding website when it opens on 26 April at www.gwctscottishauction.co.uk

RAFFLE For details on how to win a day's shooting for eight guns in January 2021 see page 17.

T&Cs

Cover photograph by David Kjaer Catalogue design by www.readingroomdesign.co.uk

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"GWCT Scotland’s Policy team are working hard to help the voice of the countryside be heard in an increasingly challenging social and political climate"

Photo: David Kjaer

CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME

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e face unprecedented global challenges the likes of which we have not seen in living memory. Whilst times are challenging, it gives me immense pride to see how in the face of adversity, our donors, sponsors and regular patrons are looking to the future.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors, nearly all the lots in this catalogue can be rolled over to the following year should the current circumstances inhibit this year, so you can bid with confidence.

You will have noticed that we have teamed up with the GWCT Grampian and Highland regional group auctions, providing our largest ever Auction - with an incredible 161 lots, from up and down the country.

This year is the 32nd year that the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust has held the Scottish Auction. It is however, the first year without the dinner. Whilst we will sorely miss the delightful surroundings of Prestonfield, and company of our friends – thanks to the ‘wizardry of modern technology’ the show must go on!

There are many admirable organisations that seek to promote and protect the country pursuits and way of life about which we all feel so passionate. The work of GWCT is often overlooked, which may explain the continued very disappointing membership numbers. We are all facing in the same direction, namely to protect and promote the welfare of rural activities. The threats are all too real.

species. It is an expensive and painstaking process which is why your support tonight is so important.

There is no guarantee of success. The husbandry of grouse moors remains a contentious issue which could fall foul of legislative manoeuvres, which in turn might seriously impact on the support of a huge range of species; species which benefit from the highly professional management of uplands.

There are successes; the recovery of Black Grouse populations are a case in point, but other ground nesting birds such as the Grey Partridge remain under real threat and are the subject of intensive - if expensive - research by the GWCT. We live in an increasingly urbanised world occupied by a population who may well have never seen a farm animal, and at best might only have experienced ‘the countryside’ at a nature reserve or local park. GWCT Scotland’s Policy team are working hard to help the voice of the countryside be heard in an increasingly challenging social and political climate, influencing political decisions with hard evidence at every opportunity.

I will sorely miss raising a glass (or three) with my friends at our Dinner, but I really look forward to seeing you all in person next year and making up for lost time.

The GWCT needs your support now more than ever. So please enjoy the wonderful offerings in this catalogue. Pour yourself a large glass of something and get bidding!

Thank you for choosing to support the GWCT, whose excellent scientific and advisory work develops a scientific backbone of evidence supporting all of these organisations.

Our wildlife is under real threat with alarming declines in the likes of curlew and water vole populations. The GWCT is working assiduously - along with the farming community - to create more positive environments for our beleaguered fellow

Bryan Johnston Chairman, Scottish Auction

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WHERE OUR SCOTTISH INCOME CAME FROM IN 2019

11%

12% THE SCOTTISH GAME FAIR

THE SCOTTISH AUCTION

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13% REGIONAL GROUP FUNDRAISING (NET)

All figures are provisional, based on year to end November 2019 and budget

HOW YOUR SUPPORT WAS USED IN 2019

7%

54%

3%

DONATIONS, GRANTS & CONTRACTS

THE SCOTTISH MEMBERSHIP GRAND DRAW SUBSCRIPTIONS (NET)

46%

22%

RESEARCH & DEMONSTRATION

ADVICE, POLICY & EDUCATION

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MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS

FUNDRAISING

THE DIRECTOR’S CUT

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e are living in very interesting times; coronavirus is on the rampage as I tap out this note, and our thoughts must be with those who are suffering, and those who are caring for them.

The result for GWCT Scotland’s programme of events for 2020 has been challenging to say the least, and this joint Scottish Auction, Highland Region and Grampian Region on-line auction is the result. We must make it count.

I have now been with GWCT for a year, and it has been a rollercoaster. I am fortunate to have a small but highly dedicated team, many of whom have been with GWCT Scotland for the majority of their working lives. They are knowledgeable and effective, and for a small organisation they wield practical and timely influence when and where it matters, whether as advisors, policy specialists, event organisers or scientists. Your support over the years has helped GWCT Scotland build and retain these experienced individuals. With that in mind, Dr Nick Hesford has recently joined as an Assistant Advisor, replacing Merlin Becker who has moved back to Ireland. Nick comes with a wealth of experience as a GWCT researcher, and we are fortunate to have captured him.

But the real stars of the GWCT Scotland show are the Regional Chairmen and their committees. All volunteers, they and many more who support our work and raise much needed funds, do a fantastic job. Alongside them are the incredibly generous donors who donate auction lots, often year after year. Finally, our generous and loyal sponsors are indispensable and provide the funds to make it all happen. Thank you all.

Two big issues over the last 12 months have been the publication of the Langholm Report and the Werritty Review. The latter in particular, could have far reaching implications for grouse moors, as it offers the Scottish Government ways to regulate grouse shooting. Its genesis has been the illegal persecution of raptors (birds of prey) on or near grouse moors. The review makes some sensible recommendations, but also some potentially challenging ones, and it may lead to the licensing of grouse moors. There is still a lot to play for, and GWCT have been at the heart of influencing

decision making. In particular, we are alongside Scottish Natural Heritage as it will be they who will be required to implement any practical recommendations from the Werritty Review.

We are all far more aware of our environment, and Climate Change is undeniable. It is wonderful that the populations of these small islands are also much more interested in their local environments and the flora and fauna they share it with. There is of course another side, as some have latched onto the lazy and ill-informed rhetoric about country sports. Happy to ignore the net biodiversity gain and wonderful landscapes managed for shooting, whether upland or lowland, instead they seek the end of these and other country sports. And too many politicians are eerily silent on the issue.

So, never has it been more important for GWCT Scotland to continue to find the answers through thorough peer-reviewed science, and to make the point in the corridors of power and influence the development of practical solutions to changing circumstances.

If you, like me, want the next generation to enjoy country pursuits, and you recognise the very real contribution that this makes to our upland and lowland landscapes, and the net biodiversity gain that comes along with this, please continue to generously support GWCT Scotland, and we will continue to produce the honest science, influence and advice to make this happen.

Please get on-line and start bidding. We need your support more this year, than we have ever needed it. Thank you.

Bruce Russell Director Scotland March 2020

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Sponsor of the Reception

Sponsor of the Dinner

Sponsor of the Givergy Silent Auction System

Thank you to our donors and suppliers whose contributions we will miss this year

Donor of the Venison

Charles Graham-Campbell Bonhams Auctioneer

Donor of the Chocolates

Bonhams Scotland

Bonhams is delighted to be supporting Conservation Trust Arc Marquees The Game & Wildlife Givergy Marquee Silent Auction Bidding System

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ENQUIRIES 0131 225 2266 edinburgh@bonhams.com bonhams.com/scotland

Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Membership MACALLAN VALERIO ADAMI By joining the Game &THE Wildlife Joining online is fast, easy and safe. It’s distilled in 1926, bottled in 1986 Conservation Trust youonewill be helping also the most cost-effective way you can of twelve Sold for £848,750 to fund the scientific research we believe help us, as it reduces our administration The most expensive at auction in Scotland’ is fundamental to wildlife revival in lot sold costs, meaning a higher proportion of Great Britain. We are proud to be at your contribution goes to funding our the forefront of changes in practices, peer-reviewed scientific work. understanding and attitudes that can provide a better environment for future generations to enjoy.

Visit our website and help us achieve a thriving countryside rich in game and other wildlife: www.gwct.org.uk/join For more information about Trade and Corporate Membership with associated exclusive advertising opportunities, please contact Jamie Daniell jdaniell@gwct.org.uk / 07970 524177

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SCOTTISH AUCTION COMMITTEE Chairman: Bryan Johnston Auctioneer: Charles Graham-Campbell Committee: Sarah Ballantyne James Oliver Billy Birse-Stewart Oliver Pile Angus Crow Robert Rattray Keith Falconer The Lord Sinclair Iain Gale Hugo Straker Anna Gardiner Bernard Williams Auction Manager: Angela Walker

Registered Charity No: SC038868 Chairman: Sir Jim Paice

Chief Executive: Teresa Dent

Chairman Scotland: David Noble

Director Scotland: Bruce Russell

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n these unprecedented circumstances we are all facing, regrettably but understandably, the GWCT’s Highland Region annual Dinner and Sporting Auction like many other events up and down the country was cancelled this year.

However I am delighted to offer some fantastic sporting lots to add to this year’s GWCT Scottish Auction (see pages 93-95). There is plenty of variety offered in the lots and I hope you will bid generously to help the Trust continue the vital scientific research to promote game and wildlife management in Scotland.

All shooting, stalking and fishing lots should be taken in the 2020/21 season where possible, however, should we find ourselves unable to carry out these activities due to coronavirus, all may be rolled over to the 2021/22 season by agreement with the individual estates.

I would like thank all the individuals and estates who have generously donated these amazing lots, and also Saffery Champness and R K Harrison who have sponsored this year’s Highland Region auction.

Without your support and generosity fundraising like this cannot go ahead.

James Macpherson-Fletcher

Chairman GWCT Highland Committee

COMMITTEE Andrew Adamson Pippa Barnett Mary Bowman

SPONSORS

Tom Chetwynd Alastair Harington John Sugden Chris Swift

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GRAMPIAN REGION

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elcome to the Grampian Silent Auction, but not in the format we were expecting even a few weeks ago.

There is no doubt these are challenging and worrying times, we can but hope and pray that the measures being taken will be effective and we get control of the situation more quickly than expected in order to minimise the human cost.

Life will return to some kind of normality and previous priorities will also return so it is important that we make an effort, despite the situation, to maintain support, albeit at a reduced level.

Therefore please support and make a bid in our silent auction, which you will find on pages 96-98.

We have a great mix of lots, we have not included anything that would have taken place in the next few months however there is still plenty to offer. I would like to thank all of our lot donors for their generosity along with RK Harrison for the sponsorship of our auction. Without their support we would not be able to run our auction or raise the ever increasingly needed funds for GWCT Scotland.

Remember, you only have to place a bid in order to raise money for the GWCT in Scotland!

Ruairidh Cooper

Chairman, GWCT Grampian Committee

COMMITTEE Simpson Buglass Alfie Cheyne Sir George Forbes-Leith Alan Hamilton Ali Loder 12

Colin MacLaren Jamie Watson Euan Webster Ian Wilson Andrew Wright Stuart Young

SPONSOR

HOW TO MAKE A BID ONLINE Bidding online will open at 12 noon on Sunday 26 April 2020 at www.gwctscottishauction.co.uk and close at 11pm on Thursday 14 May. • Start by having a look at the items on offer by clicking on the ‘Auction Lots’ tab on the left-hand side. Scroll through the list and tap on the item you want to look at for more information or to make a bid.

• Detailed descriptions and images will be available for each of the items. To make a bid, enter the amount and click on the ‘Place Bid’ button.

• In order to place a bid for the first time, click on the register button. Complete the registration form and click on ‘Register’.

• You can now place a bid on any lots you wish. Enter the amount you would like to bid in the box and click on ‘Place Bid’ or ‘Anonymous Bid’.

• Once you have placed your bid, you can keep track of your winning bids via the ‘My Account’ tab on the left-hand side.

You will receive text and email notifications should you be outbid on any items on which you have placed bids.

CASH DONATIONS We would like to thank all those who supported this year’s Auction by giving us a cash donations.

HOW TO PAY Lots can be paid for direct to GWCT by cheque, BACS or credit card, or online through Givergy (at a small cost to the buyer). We will email you an invoice.

Cheques should be made out to “GWCT Scottish Auction”.

Lots can be collected from the auction manager, Angela Walker, by arrangement once full payment has been made (tel: 07594 929783).

GIFT AID In cases where auction lots have been provided by individuals it may be beneficial from a tax perspective for these auction lots to be sold on behalf of the providers of the lots, and although they will be given 21 days in which to ask for the proceeds of sale to be sent to them it is believed that they will not do so and by not doing so that they will gift the proceeds to GWCT under GiftAid, thus adding 25% to the hammer proceeds. For this reason some of the lots are in fact being sold for the providers of the lots.

In the remainder of cases, where the successful bid exceeds the known reasonable market value of the Lot, the purchaser, by signing a Gift Aid Declaration (you must be a UK taxpayer and have tax paid or payable equivalent to the relief being claimed), will be able to enhance the value of their donation. GiftAid allows the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, being a Charity, to claim an additional 25% on the difference between the market value and the winning bid. The Committee urge you to help them maximise funds generated by their auction for the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust in this way. This is at no additional cost to yourself, and if you are a higher rate taxpayer you may be able to claim further tax relief via your self-assessment tax return of a further 25% of the difference.

At the time of payment you will be advised which case applies and where appropriate asked to sign a Gift Aid Declaration form.

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HOW TO USE THE GIVERGY PLATFORM MOBILE - BIDDING

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Browse Items

Place Bid

Enter the auction URL in your smart phone’s browser or click the link in the SMS you receive.

Start by having a look through the auction items. For more info and an image of each item simply tap the auction item.

Enter the amount you want to bid and then press ‘Place Bid’.

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Login/Register

Confirmation

SMS Notification

If your details have not yet been captured then the system will ask you to register before accepting your bid.

Congrats! Your bid has been accepted.

You may now place a ‘Max Bid’ and the system will bid for you up to that amount.

If you are outbid you will receive an SMS with a quick link to bid again. Good luck!

uk.enquiries@givergy.com

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MIXED JANUARY SHOOT FOR 8 GUNS

Raffle ÂŁ20 / ticket

What better than 8 friends getting together for a fun January day, deep in unspoilt Scottish Borders on the renowned Hallrule shoot near Bonchester Bridge?

The day should provide an amusing mixture of small drives and walking in beautiful hilly terrain, with a mixed bag of around 50 pheasants and partridges expected.

Lunch will be provided.

Provided by: Stephen & Nicola Brown Contact: Stephen & Nicola Brown

Date: January 2021

How to enter: No ticket may be sold to or purchased by a person under 16 years of age. Prize draw produced by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT). Promoter T Dent CBE. 100% of net profits go to our research and education work. GWCT, is a charitable company limited

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100 BIRD DAY AT ALTYRE, FORRES

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Top Picks Lot:

Provided by: Sir Alastair Gordon Cumming Contact: Stewart Moggach

Date: Midweek during 2020/21 season, by arrangement Guide Price: £4,000 100 bird pheasant day for 8/9 guns on the Altyre Estate, near Forres. The gullies and woodlands of Altyre offer a varied terrain where you can enjoy a unique day’s sport. You are rewarded with the challenge of high flying quality birds. Feature drives include Daisies, Bruntlands, The Burn, The Ruins, Squirrel Wood and Situation Point.

The day begins in the club room where you will be greeted by Sir Alastair Gordon Cumming and his team. There are three drives before lunch and one drive in the afternoon.

A homemade lunch using locally sourced ingredients is provided as part of the day.

At the end of the last drive it is back to the club room where the bag is counted and everyone can reflect on their excellent day’s shooting on an old highland estate. www.altyre-estate.co.uk

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Provided by: William Grant & Sons Distillers Contact: Vicki Rimell

Guide Price: ÂŁ4,000

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THE BALVENIE VINTAGE CASK 1978 BOTTLE NO:1/176 This rare Balvenie Vintage Cask 1978 was specially selected by The Balvenie Malt Master from our limited stocks of ancient reserve whiskies. It was hand bottled at The Balvenie Distillery on 12th February 2009, having lain undisturbed since 11th March 1978. This bottle is No: 1 of 176 bottles.

The bottle sale will include a complimentary tour, tasting & lunch at The Balvenie Distillery, and also tour of Glenfiddich Distillery if desired.

A DAY FOR 8 OR 9 GUNS AT GLENRINNES ESTATE “Whatever the weather, the keeper and his team have always presented great birds whether partridge, pheasant or duck - making each visit truly memorable!”

Jeremy Carey, London

Enjoy a 250 bird day for 8 or 9 guns at Glenrinnes Estate, a private estate in the heart of whisky country, nestled between the Highlands and the River Spey.

This excellent driven pheasant and partridge shoot has been developed for over 20 years, with many visitors returning year after year.

The professionally run day is fully catered, including elevenses and lunch. The donor is happy to advise on accommodation available nearby. www.glenrinnes-shooting.com

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Top Picks Lot:

Provided by: Alasdair Locke and Eight Lands Organic Spirits Contact: Alister Laing, Estate Manager

Date: November, December 2020 or January 2021, by arrangement Guide Price: £10,000

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1 WEEK'S FISHING FOR 2 RODS AT GRIMERSTA One week (6 days) fishing for two rods at Grimersta on the Isle of Lewis. Grimersta is predominantly a loch fishery, although the rivers and streams connecting the lochs can be prolific. Salmon, Grilse and sea trout enter the system from late May, and although the main run is traditionally in mid-July, fresh run fish are caught up to the end of the season in mid-October. There is also excellent brown trout fishing on innumerable lochs. There is an experienced and excellent team of ghillies.

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Provided by: Grimersta Estate Contact: Simon Scott

Date: 17 to 23 September 2019 or by arrangement Guide Price: ÂŁ4,000 reserve ÂŁ3,000

The changeover date is Wednesday at 6pm, with fishing from Thursday to the following Wednesday. The suggested date for this lot is Thursday 17th to Wednesday 23rd September 2020, (Grimersta changeover is on a Wednesday evening), however, other dates may be available, or it could be deferred until the 2021 season, by arrangement with the Estate Office.

The offer includes all board (breakfast, a picnic lunch, afternoon tea and dinner) and accommodation at Grimersta Lodge.

Not included are costs of travel, drinks or sundries. www.grimersta.com

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Provided by: Tressady Estate Contact: Laurent Hild

Date: January 2021 by arrangement Guide Price: ÂŁ3,500

A MINI DRIVEN DAY AT TRESSADY, SUTHERLAND A mini driven day at Tressady Estate, Rogart, Sutherland, for 4-6 guns. The day will take place in January 2021, by prior arrangement with Laurent Hild, the current owner. The estimated bag will be between 70-100 birds, a mix of pheasants, partridges and duck.

Mid-morning refreshments and lunch with drinks are included. The donor is happy to advise on accommodation options in the area, and it might be possible to stay in one or other of the lodges on the estate, subject to availability, at an extra cost (to be agreed with the owner).

This is Highland shooting at its very best, and, under present ownership, has developed a welldeserved reputation for the quality of its birds. www.tressadyestate.com

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Top Picks Lot:

Provided by: Ian MacGillivray Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £4,500

Ian MacGillivray was born in Inverness in 1964. After leaving art college he made his reputation capturing the wild Highland scenery whilst perusing a lifestyle of painting interspersed with much salmon fishing and deer stalking. His work has attracted serious collectors over the course of three decades, and in some families over two generations.

He exhibits with the Rountree Tryon Gallery in London and The House of Bruar Gallery in Scotland. MacGillivray’s long held practice of painting 'en plein air' brings a freshness and clarity of colour to his studio work. His most recent project has taken him out to Africa to render new wildlife subjects. www.ianmacgillivray.co.uk

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BATTLEFIELDS TOUR WITH IAIN GALE

Provided by: Iain Gale Contact: Iain Gale

Date: By arrangement with Iain Gale Guide Price: ÂŁ6,000 reserve ÂŁ4,000

Experience the battlefields of Europe at first hand, walking the ground over which they were fought.

Iain Gale, well-known author and military historian, has been leading tours to such sites as Arnhem, the Somme, Waterloo and Normandy for many years, interpreting these campaigns for parties ranging from family groups and groups of friends to serving US infantry officers and British ex-servicemen.

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With a wealth of knowledge, Iain takes you into the heart of the action, explaining the grand strategy, while immersing you in the moving personal stories of the men on the ground. From the grand cavalry charges at Waterloo to the misery of the trenches, the heroism of the Normandy beaches and the desperate glory of Arnhem, he brings history to life in the very place it was made.

Iain is offering a four day bespoke guided tour to any of the above battlefields for a party of four people. Up to another four could be included by separate arrangement with him.

The price includes a four day guided tour with an introductory talk, three nights accommodation with breakfast and a three course dinner (excluding wine), admissions to key museums and transport to and from the nearest international airport and around the battlefield. You will receive a unique battlefield package including maps and a briefing dossier. Neither transport to and from the UK nor lunches are included.

YOUR WEIGHT IN GIN & TONIC !

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Top Picks Lot:

Provided by: Ian McLeod Distillers Edinburgh Gin Contact: Euan Munsie

Size matters! Bid for your weight in G&T, generously donated by Edinburgh Gin. Those fine people at Edinburgh Gin have again come up with a real blinder. This is a chance for a successful bidder to secure a serious amount of one of Britains’s premier gins, Edinburgh Gin's London Dry Classic paired with premium tonic water, and ready to go, in 250ml cans. These can be served chilled, over ice, in your favourite glass, at your favourite place, with your favourite people.

This could be quite a significant deal: for instance, should you weigh in at a modest 12 stone then you will end up by securing £800 worth of the nation’s favourite tipple. That’s 275 cans of G&T.

Date: Date: During 2020 x Guide Price: £800

As the old adage goes, size really does matter!

Bid for all you are worth. (All personal information will be kept strictly under wraps). www.edinburghgin.com

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3 DAYS FISHING FOR 4 RODS ON THE NAVER

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3 DAYS SALMON & SEA TROUT FISHING ON NORTH UIST

Provided by: North Uist Estate

Provided by: The Lopes Family Contact: George Lopes

Date: 17-21 February 2021 Guide Price: £1,500

The early season on the Naver is known for producing some superb fish, so pack your warm gear and enjoy 3 day’s fishing for 4 rods. The river is 18 miles long, divided into 6 rotating 2 rod beats on which you will have 2 rods; and the Private Water on which you will have 2 more. It flows from Loch Naver through heathery upland down through birch and alder woods, meandering across hay fields and then widens out through the lower flood plains. You will be accompanied by a ghillie and accommodation will be provided for a maximum of 8 at Skelpick Lodge for 3 nights. This will be on a self-catering basis, with a housekeeper coming daily.

You will arrive on Wednesday 17th February, ready to start fishing on the 18, and depart on Sunday 21 February. Fly fishing only, with catch and release, in line with river conservation policy.

Contact: Christine Macleod, Factor

Date: By 31 October 2020 Guide Price: £375

3 days salmon and sea trout fishing for 2 rods on the North Uist Estate.

You will be fishing in both the tidal sea pools and the well established runs into lochs such as Geirreann and Skealtair.

Accommodation is not included, but a 10% discount will be available at Hamersay House Hotel in Loch Maddy (except during September).

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Provided by: Stòras Uibhist Contact: Sheena MacMillan

Date: By 31 October 2021 Guide Price: £200

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3 DAYS SALMON AND SEA TROUT FISHING ON SOUTH UIST

3 Days salmon and sea trout fishing on the rivers and Estate lochs of South Uist, including the use of a boat with 2 rods and up to 3 people.

South Uist, with its alkaline lochs, has some of the finest wild game trout and salmon fishing in Europe. The lacework of lochs are surrounded by unrivalled machair on the west coast, with miles of brilliant silver sand beaches, leading to wildflower-filled corn fields and isolated glens and hills in the east.

No accommodation is included, but why not bid for Lot 74 a week in a cottage at South Glendale? www.storasuibhist.com

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Provided by: Thurso River Ltd Contact: John Drummond

Date: 31 August to 2 September 2020 Guide Price: £1600 reserve: £900

3 DAYS FOR 2 RODS ON THE RIVER THURSO

Here is a great opportunity for 2 rods to fish for 3 days on the River Thurso in August or September, along with 2 nights Bed & Breakfast in a Premium twin or double room at the Ulbster Arms in Halkirk. The River Thurso extends 26 miles from Loch More to Thurso East, and is divided into 12 beats which are fished in rotation.

Fishing is fly only, and a ghillie will be available. Thurso catch and release rules are that all fish caught before 20 June are returned, after which all fish above 8lb are returned. www.riverthurso.com

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A DAY’S WILD BROWN TROUT FISHING ON A BEAUTIFUL HILL LOCH

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Provided by: Roro Estate Provided by: Tullybeagles Estate Contact: Darryl Elliot

Date: By 6 October 2020 Guide Price: £200

This is a gem of an opportunity to fish on this wild and beautiful hill loch on the Tullybeagles Estate in Perthshire.

You will have a great day’s trout fishing for a party of 2 or 3, fishing from the estate boat.

Contact: Andrew Hamilton, Edwin Thompson & Co

Date: During the 2020 season, date to be agreed

A DAY'S SALMON FISHING FOR 2 RODS ON THE LYON

1 day’s salmon fishing for 2 rods, exclusively, on the Roro beat of the River Lyon in Perthshire during the 2020 season. The beat consists of approximately 2.5 miles of beautiful fly water with 11 named pools. A delightful cottage may be available by separate negotiation. The estate manager will show you the water on the day.

Guide Price: £200

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A WEEK FOR 2 RODS ON THE FINDHORN

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1 DAY FOR 2 RODS ON WESTER ELCHIES, RIVER SPEY

Photo: Malcolm Newbould

Provided by: Mark & Robert Laing Contact: Mark Laing

Date: During September 2020 Guide Price: £1,000

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2 rods are being offered the opportunity to fish the Findhorn at Logie and Relugas for a week (middle beat fishes Tues, Thurs, Sat, and top beat Mon, Weds, Fri). The beats have a variety of pools with some suitable for most heights of water. Little wading is necessary and there is vehicle access to within about half a mile of all pools. River paths are reasonable, however the fishing is within the Findhorn gorge and access to some of the pools is quite steep. There is no ghillie, but the beats will be explained to you beforehand.

Provided by: Anonymous Contact:

Date: Either during week beginning 27 July 2020 or week beginning 31 August 2020 Guide Price: £200

One day’s fishing for two rods on Wester Elchies beat of the River Spey.

A ghillie will be available for part of the day and you are invited to join the owners for lunch at the hut. Wester Elchies has been described as having perhaps the finest pools of all. The beat is approx 2.4 miles long, single bank on the left bank and secluded, but with easy vehicle access to most pools.

The beat is split into two, each fished by three rods with anglers changing after lunch.Please confirm dates by the end of May. www.wester-elchies.co.uk

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Date: July 2020 by arrangement

A DAY’S FISHING FOR 3 RODS ON THE NORTH ESK A day’s fishing on Gallery beat of the North Esk for 3 rods. A ghillie will be available for part of the day and he will make the well equipped lunch hut available (bring your own picnic).

Gallery fishings is one of the most productive beats on the North Esk with delightful fly water. With a 5 year average of 180 salmon and 40 sea trout the prospects for a fish are good.

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SALMON FISHING ON THE UPPER OR LOWER BEAT OF MAKERSTOUN ON THE RIVER TWEED

Contact: Mark Cuddigan FRICS

Date: During February 2021 Guide Price: £350

Guide Price: £270 3 consecutive days’ fishing for 2 rods on this beautiful stretch of the River Tweed at Makerstoun during the month of February 2021 (subject to availability – book early to get the best choice of dates). Rods are to release all salmon. Fly or spinner (at Boatman’s discretion), subject to Tweed Regulations. Good riverside fishing huts and the Boatman is shared with the other Beat (half day on each Beat). www.tweedbeats.com/beats/upper_makerstoun www.tweedbeats.com/beats/lower_makerstoun FISHING

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Provided by: Tom OrdePowlett Contact:

Date: By 31 October 2020 Guide Price: £320

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3 DAYS FOR 3 RODS ON THE BOLTON ESTATE, WENSLEYDALE, NORTH YORKSHIRE

3 days for 3 rods on either the Bolton Hall or Thoresby beats of the River Ure in North Yorkshire, in pursuit of salmon and sea trout. The Ure continues to make a good recovery from past pollution, and you will choose one of two beats, Bolton Hall (up to 31 October) and Thoresby (up to 31 August), depending on your dates. All fish to be returned, and you must hold a valid Environment Agency migratory fishing licence. The services of a local freelance ghillie are suggested at separate cost.

No accommodation included, but local options can be recommended. www.boltonestate.co.uk/fishing

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Provided by: Drygrange Estate Co Ltd Date: In September October or November 2020 subject to availability Guide Price: £350

A DAY FOR 2 RODS ON MIDDLE TWEED

Drygrange fishings are located between Tweedswood and Gledswood in a truly picturesque part of the Tweed Valley. The beat is let on a 2 rod basis and consists of 1 long pool fishing both banks. Other than in high water it is very much a wading beat, fly fishing only, with access to a hut for lunch (bring your own picnic).

Drygrange is probably the shortest beat on Middle Tweed, but on its day and in the right conditions can often be most productive. There is no ghillie, but instructions will be given beforehand. A clean fish under 10lb may be kept.

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Provided by: Park Fishing William Foster Contact: Heather Sim

Date: Between 1 February and 31 May 2021 Guide Price: £250 reserve: £95

2 DAYS FISHING FOR 2 RODS AT PARK ON THE DEE

An exciting opportunity for 2 rods to fish 2 days for salmon at Park on the Lower Dee, between Drum and Lower Crathes. The beat comprises 3 miles of double bank fishing on one of the most famous and productive beats on the River Dee. The beat fishes well in both low and high water. You will have a knowledgeable ghillie to guide you and use of the fishing hut at lunchtime. A double-handed rod is recommended, with both easy wading and bank fishing. Fly only, catch & release. Self-catering accommodation is available on site by separate arrangement.

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Provided by: Airlie Estates Contact: Susan Dyce

Date: During the 2020 season by arrangement

3 DAYS FISHING ON THE SOUTH ESK

3 consecutive days salmon & sea trout fishing for 2 or 3 rods on the Cortachy beat of the River South Esk at a time to be mutually agreed with the Estate Office.

The Cortachy beat covers approximately 1.25 miles of double bank fishing with 14 named pools and has 2 fishing huts.

Accommodation and ghillie may be available through the Estate by separate arrangement. www.airlieestates.com

Guide Price: £350

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Provided by: Hughie Campbell Adamson Contact: Hughie Campbell Adamson

Date: 1 October 2020 Guide Price: £600

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A DAY’S SALMON FISHING FOR 4 RODS ON THE STRACATHRO BEAT OF THE RIVER NORTH ESK

1 Day for 4/5 rods on the prolific Stracathro Beat.

October is traditionally the best month with autumn salmon joining the summer grilse. 32 caught in the month last year.

Success cannot be guaranteed, but should this year’s team fail to catch a fish Hughie Campbell Adamson has kindly offered to host them again in 2021 free of charge! There is no ghillie, but rods will be shown the water. Fish can be kept (if they must be!), and a comfortable, warm, bank-side fishing hut is available for lunch. Fly only.

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Provided by: Meggernie Estate Contact: John Sinclair (Factor)

Date: By 15 October 2020 by arrangement Guide Price: £1,200

A WEEK FOR 2 RODS ON THE LYON

A week in a newly refurbished riverside cottage with salmon fishing for 2 rods on the river Lyon.

The wonderfully located cottage sleeps up to 4 in 2 bedrooms. The fishing is on 4 beats which rotate daily and you will be shown the water by the resident ghillie. If you wish his further input during the day that will be by separate negotiation directly with him. www.meggernie-estate.com

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Provided by: Jonny Younger Contact: Jonny Younger

Date: During September or October 2020 by arrangement Guide Price: £200

A DAY'S FISHING FOR 1 ROD ON MIDDLE TWEED

Salmon fishing for one rod in the autumn on Rutherford beat on middle Tweed. Rutherford water is justly famous for its beauty, its vibrant wildlife and its first class fishing. The beat, which lies between St Boswells and Kelso, extends to 2.5 miles on the south bank and 2 miles on the north bank, affording space and tranquility to the angler. The beat’s 14 named pools offer a wide variety of fishing in splendid scenery from boat and bank. Lunch not included.

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Provided by: Jonny Younger Contact: Jonny Younger

Date: July/August 2020 by arrangement

A SEA TROUT EVENING ON THE TWEED

A guided evening at the sea trout on the Rutherford beat of the Tweed. The Tweed has a good run of sea trout coming in around June/July with fish reaching double figures. The first part of the evening will be in pursuit of salmon and as the twilight approaches you will move to sea trout.

Guide Price: £100

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2 CHANCES TO BID FOR A WEEK’S FISHING FOR 2 RODS AT DOUNIE ON THE RIVER CARRON IN SUTHERLAND

Provided by: Alex Hunter Contact: Mungo Ingleby, Galbraith

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Date: Week beginning 22 June 2020

Date: Week beginning 15 March 2021

Guide Price: £600

Guide Price: £700

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Two wonderful opportunities to fish this very pretty and varied section of the middle Carron with over 22 pools.

There are 2 beats, which rotate daily at lunchtime, Monday to Saturday. It is beautiful fly water and there is a ghillie available to show rods the water. Fly only, and largely catch & release.

For Lot 28 accommodation is not included, but might be available by separate negotiation depending on the circumstances at the time. For Lot 29 accommodation is included in The Bard Cottage, a charming traditional modernised country cottage adjacent to the beat, with 2 twin bedrooms sleeping 4. It is perfectly situated for that after dinner cast!

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Provided by: Milton of Drimmie Farming Partnership

Date: During 2020 by arrangement

Contact: Nick Warner

Guide Price: £750

LONG WEEKEND FOR THREE COUPLES WITH SALMON FISHING ON THE RIVER ERICHT

Three nights stay at a newly refurbished holiday cottage in north Perthshire, near Bridge of Cally – just south of the Cairngorms. Beautiful views over Glenericht, with plenty of activities in the area, salmon fishing (three rods) a short stroll down the hill on the River Ericht, and a morning or evening of deer stalking also included. www.miltonofdrimmie.co.uk FISHING

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CLAY TARGET SHOOTING FOR 8 AT THE GLENEAGLES SHOOTING AND FISHING SCHOOL

Guide Price: £712

Provided by: Mr & Mrs A Seldon Contact: John Sinclair

Contact:

Date: By the end of 2020 by arrangement

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WALKED UP GROUSE SHOOTING, PERTHSHIRE

Have fun whilst improving your technique with a 2 hour session at the Gleneagles Shooting School. 8 guests will be provided with 50 cartridges each to use and your session will be tailored to the experience and skill of those present. Additional cartridges can be purchased at a supplement cost of £15 per box of 25. www.gleneagles.com/activities/shooting

Date: During the 2020 season by arrangement

A walked-up grouse day for 2 guns at Glenturret, near Crieff, with an anticipated bag of 4-5 brace per gun.

Guns should bring their own picnic.

Guide Price: £750

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Provided by: The Duke of Bedford Contact: Duncan Mackenzie

Date: November 2020 Guide Price: £2,000

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WALKED UP MIXED SPECIES DAY AT CORRYBROUGH AND CLUNE ESTATE

A walked-up mixed species day for 4 guns on a beautiful upland estate in Inverness-shire. This is an unusual and special opportunity to shoot as many as 10 different species of game, all wild, over the Clune and Corrybrough Estates.

The bag is estimated at 40-50 head.

No accommodation is included, but can be recommended nearby, and guns should bring their own picnic.

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Provided by: Tullybeagles Estate Contact: Darryl Elliot

Date: 1 October 2020 to 20 January 2021 Guide Price: £600

SHOOTING OVER POINTERS

An opportunity for 2 guns to spend a walked-up day on the Tullybeagles Estate shooting over award winning German shorthaired pointers, including two Field Trial champions, one of which is national champion. Aiming for a mixed bag of 15-20 game birds; pheasant, partridge, woodcock etc.

Lunch included.

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Date: September/ October 2020, by arrangement

HALF DAY DUCK, GOOSE AND SNIPE SHOOTING A half-day at Teuchat Green, Methven, Perthshire for 8 guns. Accompanied by a keeper, you will have some exciting duck and goose flighting with driven snipe shooting on beautiful lochans and marshland 6 miles west of Perth.

The lochan at Teuchat has recently been augmented by clearing out an adjoining lochan with islands. There is ideal wetland habitat with many species – mallard, teal, wigeon, snipe and goose commonly present. Enjoying panoramic views over Strathearn, this is a wee gem.

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Provided by: Duncan Gray Contact: Duncan Gray

Guide Price: £800 Date: Between 1 July and 4 September 2020 by arrangement Guide Price: £350 reserve £250

THE LUNAN MCNAB

A sporting day with a difference: Your McNab 3 will be a bucket of mackerel, a Soay lamb and a rabbit! First of all a small boat is launched off the shingle beach at Ethie Haven in pursuit of mackerel, then a stalk along the Ethie Cliffs may produce a Soay Lamb, and finally a fat rabbit may be brought to book amongst the sand land dunes of New Barns or Lunan.

The size of the boat limits your party to 2, but you are guaranteed fun. The expedition is best when the the weather is settled and the wind westerly or south westerly. Phone to arrange a date a few days in advance when the weather forecast is more accurate.

To get a flavour of the day have a look at the article in Scottish Field November 2014 edition, pp 128-133.

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SHOOTING WITH MUZZLE LOADERS

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And now for something a little different: 2 Guns for a day’s driven game shooting using black powder muzzle loaders at the Sedgeford Shoot, Norfolk, to be taken during the 2020/21 Season by kind permission of Nicholas Holt of Holts Auctioneers. All guns and equipment and a loader can be provided. Guns must have their own SGC and insurance, preferably through the GWCT! www.holtsauctioneers.com

AN AFTERNOON'S CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING FOR 8–10 GUNS Feeling rusty? Need a little pre-season practice to get your eye in and loosen up your swing? Or perhaps you just want a good afternoon out with friends.

This is your opportunity to have an afternoon's clay pigeon shooting for 8 - 10 guns at Morton Farm, southwest of Edinburgh. Simulated grouse, partridge, and pheasant. Participants should provide their own guns, cartridges and be fully insured.

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EVENING DUCK FLIGHT AT MAKERSTOUN, KELSO

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PIGEON FLIGHTING FOR 4 GUNS

Provided by: Findynate Estate Contact: Matthew Geerdink

Provided by: Lord Biddulph Contact: Lord Biddulph

Date: 2020 season, date to be agreed

An evening duck flight at Makerstoun for 2 guns. Keeper and dog to assist with pick-up. Lord Biddulph will host a delicious dinner afterwards in his lovely family seat at Makerstoun.

Date: February 2021, by arrangement Guide Price: £400

A day’s pigeon shooting for up to 4 guns on the Findynate Estate in Strathtay, with suitable refreshments.

Guide Price: £400

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Date: 13th August 2020 Guide Price: £2,000 reserve: £1,500

WALKED UP GROUSE FOR 4 GUNS ON THURSDAY 13 TH AUGUST 2020 Begin your grouse shooting on the second day of the season with this wonderful day for 4 guns (possible 5 in line) walking up grouse at Horseupcleugh Estate in the Lammermuirs. You will be accompanied by 2 keepers with dogs.

The Lammermuirs can produce good numbers of grouse. With attractive rolling hills and well burnt heather it is ideal for walked-up grouse.

This generous donation is for an anticipated bag of 15-20 brace. Elevenses will be provided, but guns should bring their own lunch which can be taken in the impressive lunch hut on the hill.

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2 GUNS ON THE ANNUAL CRUIVIE PIGEON SHOOT

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Date: Saturday 20th February 2021 Guide Price: £200 reserve: £100 Photo: Clara Reid

A chance for 2 guns to participate in the Cruivie Pigeon Shoot - an annual fixture so successful it is heading for its 28th year.

Join the team of 20+ guns for a lunch of soup and pies before drawing your allotted wood and spending the afternoon competing for the Cruivie Max Trophy.

Return at dark for tea and sweepstake prizes. In 2020, in the midst of wet and windy Storm Dennis, the total was 132 pigeons from 641 shots, with the Top Gun score of 20 (which could have been more had they not run out of cartridges!).

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A 2 DAY SPORTING BREAK AT ABERARDER

Provided by: Paul Brewer Contact: Euan Anderson

Date: Between 21 October 2020 & 1 February 2021 by agreement.

Guide Price: £2,500

An exciting and varied sporting break at Aberarder.

Day 1: A mixed species mini driven day for 4 guns for approximately 50 head over Aberarder’s 12,000 acres of low ground and hill.

Day 2: Stalking for Red/Sika/Roe hinds/does both on foot and from high seats.

Self-catering accommodation for up to 4 couples is included for 3 nights in The Old Lodge at Aberarder.

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2 DAYS HIND STALKING ON DUNLOSSIT ESTATE, ISLAY

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Photo: Peter Keyser

Provided by: Pitlochry Estate Trust Contact: Bidwells, Rosanna Fraser

Provided by: Dunlossit Estate Contact: David Gillies, Estate Manager

2 days hind stalking for 2 rifles on the Dunlossit Estate on Islay.

The estate stalker, Alan Macdonald, will expertly guide the guests on the Dunlossit hill ground.

A packed lunch will be provided each day, moderate fitness required.

Accommodation and extra stalking can be made available separately. www.dunlossitestate.com

A DAY HIND STALKING IN PERTHSHIRE A day hind stalking for one party on the stunning yet accessible Pitlochry Estate across mixed terrain including open hill and woodland.

Date: During 2020/21 season Guide Price: £300

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A DAY’S HIND STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE IN SPEYSIDE

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ROE STALKING AT QUARRYFORD, EAST LOTHIAN, FOR 1 RIFLE

Provided by: John Forbes-Leith Contact: John Forbes-Leith

Date: During 2020 season Guide Price: £400 A day’s hind stalking for 1 rifle on the beautiful Speyside estate of Dunachton.

Self catering accommodation (sleeps 4) is included should it be required. The carcass may be taken away if required.

Provided by: Andrew Dalrymple Contact: Andrew Dalrymple

Date:

By May 2021 Guide Price: £200

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Escape the pace of life for roe stalking in the scenic hills, arable land and woodlands surrounding the private Quarryford Estate in the foothills of the Lammermuir Hills in East Lothian. Quarryford is only a 40 minute drive from the centre of Edinburgh. Andrew Dalrymple invites you (one rifle) to stalk for one deer, buck or doe, depending on the season, from high seat or hide, to be taken any time in the next year, max of five expeditions, or until successful. If successful, the buyer will be offered the butchered deer. Suitable rifle can be borrowed/provided.

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Provided by: Bidwells LLP Contact: Rosanna Fraser

Date: During w/c 21st September 2020 Guide Price: £500

A DAY’S STALKING FOR 1 RED STAG ON THE UNIQUE FEALAR ESTATE

A day’s stalking for a Red Stag on the spectacular Fealar Estate - one of the highest and most remote estates on mainland Scotland. You will be accompanied by a highly experienced stalker and have the use of traditional Garron ponies.

Stalking on Fealar Estate, whilst challenging, offers a truly wild and special Highland Perthshire stalking experience in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park.

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Provided by: Mr & Mrs Ian A Duncan Contact:

Date: Between November 2020 and mid February 2021 by arrangement

A DAY’S RED/SIKA HIND STALKING ON KILDERMORIE ESTATE FOR 2 RIFLES

A day’s hind stalking for 2 rifles for red and/or sika deer on Kildermorie Estate, Ardross, Easter Ross. Each rifle will be accompanied by an expert professional stalker. Two nights selfcatering accommodation in an Estate cottage is included. Rifles may be beginners or experts, using their own or Estate rifles - all are welcome. No set limit; a hind and calf per rifle, reasonable expectation. Extending the visit with further stalking and accommodation may be possible at additional cost.

Guide Price: £800

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Provided by: Mrs Emma Paterson Contact: Ian Dingwall, Stalker

Date: 28, 29 or 30 September 2020 Guide Price: £550 (reserve £500)

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A DAY’S STALKING FOR A STAG ON AUCHLYNE & SUIE ESTATE

A day’s accompanied stalking for a Red stag on Auchlyne and Suie Estate, in September 2020. The Estates are situated in Glen Dochart, 5 miles west of Killin, Perthshire. Local B&B available (by separate arrangement) on the Estate at Innishewan Farmhouse, or there are hotels in Killin. www.auchlyne.com

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Provided by: Stobo Estate Contact: Glenn Keay, Keeper

Date: November or December 2020 by arrangement Guide Price: £200

STALKING FOR SIKA HINDS IN THE BORDERS

A morning and evening outing on the Stobo Estate stalking Sika hinds. The estate has a large population of sika, and stalking is usually from high seats and is at all times accompanied. It is over an area of 750 acres of woodland with some high seats situated on the moorland fringe.

Photos: Peter Keyser

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A DAY’S STALKING ON ABERUCHILL ESTATE

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Provided by: James Duncan Millar/ Remony Estate Partnership

Provided by: Aberuchill Estate Contact: Randal Wilson

Date: Late September/ early October 2020 by arrangement

A day’s stalking for 1 stag on the Aberuchill Estate in Perthshire with 2 nights in Montillie Cottage (sleeps 2) on the Estate. Iain Fridge, the head keeper, will be your stalker and you will go to the target in the morning before going to the hill. An estate rifle is available if required.

Contact: James Duncan Millar

Date: 21 October – 23 December 2020 by arrangement

A day’s hind stalking for one rifle on the Southern side of Loch Tay. No limit on number to be taken subject to being those pointed out by the stalker who will accompany, but no guarantee of a shot; between dates specified

Guide Price: £200 - £300

Guide Price: £500

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A DAY’S HIND STALKING

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Provided by: George Goldsmith

Date: November or December 2020 by arrangement

Contact: George Goldsmith

Guide Price: £300

A day’s Hind stalking for one rifle in either the Angus Glens or Invernessshire, depending on your date choice and preference. www.georgegoldsmith.com

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3 DAY, 3 ESTATES STALKING PACKAGE ON MORVERN PENINSULA

Provided by: Artornish, Laudale and Kingairloch Estates Contact: Simon Boult

Date: By 20 October 2020 Guide Price: £2,500 reserve: £1,500

An unusual opportunity to stalk on and explore the Morvern peninsula. Ardtornish and Laudale Estates are offering stalking for a total of 3 stags, while Kingairloch Estate will provide accommodation dinner and breakfast in Kingairloch House.

Day 1: Arrive Laudale and take a stag, retire to Kingairloch House.

Day 2: Take a stag on Ardtornish, retire to Kingairloch, Day 3: Take a second stag on Laudale, and depart.

Further nights’ accommodation before and after could be arranged separately directly with Kingairloch. www.ardtornish.co.uk | www.laudale.co.uk | www.kingairloch.co.uk

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Provided by: Alexander McCall Smith

Provided by: Porsche Centre Edinburgh Contact: Alex Major

Date to be taken:

By May 2021 Guide Price: ÂŁ1,500

An opportunity for 2 people to enjoy The Porsche Driving Experience at Silverstone, the home of British Motorsport. Each of you will have the choice of driving the 718, 911, Panamera, Cayenne or Macan for 90 minutes on the Porsche Tracks. The specially designed track incorporates 6 elements; handling circuit, straights, kick plate, ice hill, low friction and off-road circuits. With a total length of nearly 5km the track has been designed to enable it to be split into separate areas that can be used independently or connected to form a longer handling circuit offering a variety of conditions on which the potential of Porsche cars can be explored and understood. Participants must hold a valid, full driving licence and must be between 18 and 80 years of age. www.porscheedinburgh.co.uk Find us on Facebook

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Contact: Auction Office

Guide price: ÂŁ100

Ready for a good read? Enjoy these signed copies of the following 5 Alexander McCall Smith books: A Time of Love and Tartan (44 Scotland Street series; hardback UK edition); The Peppermint Tea Chronicles (44 Scotland Street series; paperback Canadian edition); The Second Worst Restaurant in France (Paul Stuart novel; hardback US edition); A Distant View of Everything (Isabel Dalhousie series; paperback US edition); Angels, Islands, Rivers (privately printed pamphlet).

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KNOCKHILL: 2 GOLD EVENT SEASON PASSES

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Enjoy all the motorsport action at Knockhill this year with 2 (adult) Gold Season Passes. With another jam-packed season ahead, a Knockhill Season Pass offers access to the major events at Knockhill this year; including the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship events.

Extra benefits include 20% off Gift Vouchers, Extra Time Karting & Car Parking Pass for BSB & BTCC.

Provided by: William Waugh (Edinburgh) Limited Contact: Alan Waugh

Date: For the 2020 season Guide Price: £270

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Date: Weekdays during 2020 Guide Price: £180

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6 ONE TO ONE DOG TRAINING LESSONS

Eshiels Gundogs, owned and run by Ian and Andrea Mitchell, is offering a block of 6 one to one dog training lessons, tailored to your needs. They offer professional gundog and pet training including their new service training dogs to mountain bike trails. They love what they do. Their fully heated and licensed Dog Boarding Kennels are suitable for all breeds and they attract customers from Peebles, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lothians, Scottish Borders, Fife, Perthshire and Newcastle. They are based near Peebles, 30 minutes south of Edinburgh and have plenty of quality ground to train and exercise their dogs on, including rivers and ponds for water work. www.eshielsgundogs.com

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PHOTOGRAPHIC MELAMINE TABLE MATS BY PETER KEYSER: GAME BIRDS AND WADERS

60 Provided by: Isle of Skye Ferry Company Contact: Chris Main

Provided by: Peter Keyser Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: ÂŁ120

Two sets of boxed melamine table mats; six per set. Quality finished with felt base. Peter Keyser sells further sets of six boxed table mats depicting wildlife - garden birds, butterflies and deer.

Date: During the sailing season, Easter to mid October Guide Price: ÂŁ400

EXPERIENCE THE SKYE FERRY! And now for something COMPLETELY different. Spend a few days on and around the oldest car ferry in the world, the charity run, manually operated turntable ferry Glenachulish, getting to know the skippers and crew, travelling to and from the Isle of Skye at Kylerhea.

Chat to the passengers and experience the wonderful wildlife in one of the busiest stretches of west coast water for creatures of the sea and air. Usually on parade is the local sea-eagle, Victor, and you might easily see whales, seals, otters, dolphins, porpoises and basking sharks as well. Try fishing from the ferry; or go on an adventure and bbq at sea with friendly and well behaved ferry company director, Chris Main. Take home a now famous ferry jumper, cap, mug and a pair of matching ferry wellies.

There are several places to stay locally, from the Glenelg Inn, to several B&Bs and self catering options including The Green House (Lot 78) - why not bid for both? www.skyeferry.co.uk

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GPS CITY ADVENTURE FOR UP TO 20 PEOPLE WITH MAXIMILLION, RIDDLE’S COURT AND SCOTTS KITCHEN

61 Provided by: Maximillion, Riddle's Court and Scotts Kitchen Contact: Michael McCloy

Date: A Monday or Tuesday by 14 May 2021, excluding August and December Guide Price: £2,000

Maximillion, Riddle’s Court and Scotts Kitchen have joined together to bring you an action-packed team building experience for up to 20 people.

Guests will meet at Riddle’s Court, one of Edinburgh’s leading event spaces.

Steeped in history, Riddle’s Court is a picturesque Category A-listed merchant’s house full of authentic period features and genuine charm – the perfect setting to start your day.

The team at Maximillion will be ready to meet your guests and brief them ahead of an interactive journey of discovery around Edinburgh. Established in 1989, Maximillion create event itineraries to suit a wide range of client briefs, be it team building, conference management or bespoke experiences.

Using award-winning technology and a tablet as their guide, teams will explore hotspot locations across the city answering questions and completing photo and video challenges to earn points and compete against one another.

Immerse yourselves in the city's local history and culture with plenty for both locals and visitors alike.

Teams will return to the comfort of Riddle’s Court for some well-earned refreshments while enjoying an onscreen highlights wrap-up followed by the allimportant prize-giving to round off the day!

Scotts Kitchen (part of the Howie's Restaurant collection) will provide drinks and canapés for your guests.

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s beautiful Old Town, Scotts Kitchen is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and private events seven days a week.

Their dedicated team work with locally sourced produce so you can be sure it’s going to be an event to remember.

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GOLF FOR 4 AT MUIRFIELD

Bryan Johnston, chairman of this fine event, is offering 4 people the chance of a round of golf at Muirfield, with or without his company, lunch included.

Please contact Bryan who will arrange your introduction to the secretary.

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Date: During 2020 Guide Price: £800

Date: May to October 2020, excluding July & August Guide Price: £1,100

3 BALL AT LOCH LOMOND GOLF CLUB, STAY AT THE LOCH LOMOND ARMS HOTEL This fantastic money-can’t-buy auction lot will provide the lucky winner with the opportunity to play a three-ball around the exclusive Loch Lomond Golf Club with The Laird of Luss. This is one of the world’s finest private members’ clubs, with access by invitation only, and has some of the most spectacular views of any Scottish golf courses.

Accommodation for 6 (3 double rooms) will be in the Loch Lomond Arms Hotel, less than 3 miles away in Luss. The hotel, an award-winning country pub with bedrooms, serves freshly prepared local fare from their award-winning kitchen team. Bed and breakfast included, but any other meals or drinks will need to be paid for. Date by arrangement with The Laird of Luss.

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Watch black grouse perform their iconic display near Dunkeld. An early morning between mid April and mid May 2021 puts you within 20m of lekking black cock and grey hens. A full Scottish breakfast will warm you up afterwards.

Good weather is essential, so date by arrangement.

Provided by: Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust Contact: Adam Smith

Date: Mid-April to Mid-May 2021

Provided by: Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust

Guide Price: ÂŁ200

Contact: Fiona Torrance

Date: February 2021 Guide Price: ÂŁ200

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SPEND AN EVENING WITH A GWCT SCIENTIST Photo: Katherine Thorne

A GUIDED BLACK GROUSE LEK WATCH FOR 1 OR 2 PEOPLE

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Spend an evening helping a GWCT scientist, observing the expert at work and gaining an understanding of some of the research the Trust does with the money you raise. Fiona Torrance will take you out while she carries out hare counts and partridge playback surveys as part of the Interreg PARTRIDGE project at sites in Fife or East Lothian. The trip will probably be in February, but is dependent on weather so you will need to be flexible and be able to walk at a brisk pace. No guaranteed sightings, but a great insight into the work of the Trust, whether for personal interest or work experience - accompanied by a flask of something warming.

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A LOAD OF MIXED FIREWOOD LOGS

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Guide Price: £700 reserve: £400

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Date: Before 30 September 2020 Guide Price: £250

Keep your home or holiday cottages fuelled up with a trailer load of wellseasoned, barn dried mixed firewood logs delivered and stacked to your address.

Maximum log length is 30cm. Mixed sizes and shapes. Approximate quantity will be 2.5m3. Ideal for wood burners or for use in fire pits/barbecues during the summer months. 5 bags of kindling included. If easier will supply equivalent quantity in net bags. (approx. 10 logs per bag). Delivery included within 20 miles of Edinburgh City bypass. Buyer to advise of any access restrictions.

A SET OF 8 SHOOTING JUMPERS (OR ALTERNATIVE CLOTHING) WITH YOUR EMBROIDERED LOGO Want to be the smartest, best dressed syndicate in Scotland? Then this is for you. The successful bidder has the option of having their syndicate logo embroidered on up to 8 items of clothing which can be the same items or different.

These include sweater, t-shirts, polo shirts, V-neck/crew neck sweaters, Vneck slipovers and zip neck jumpers and slipovers or any item of clothing from Glenmuir's brochure range. If you don’t have a logo, Glenmuir will help produce one for you which they will then use for the embroidery. Most items come in a variety of colours including, but not limited to red, navy, sky blue, charcoal, light grey, bottle green, landscape green and black.

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2 MINUTE OUTDOOR PURSUITS FILM TRAILER

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Guide Price: £250

Provided by: Craig Somerville, The Castabroad Collective Contact: Craig Somerville

Guide Price: £500

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Always wanted your very own video?

Your estate, beat, lodge, sporting activity, outing, or whatever you can dream up will be filmed and provided to you for online distribution. Castabroad will provide themselves for 1 day (anywhere in Scotland) for combined legal drone work, filmed interviews, cinematic cutaways and a call to action for your customers to engage with. Standard cost - £3,600, special charitable reserve - £500 www.castabroad.co.uk

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Photo by kind permission of Dumfries House

PRIVATE TOUR OF DUMFRIES HOUSE Bid for a private guided tour of Dumfries House for 4 people led by the Head Guide or, in his absence, a senior guide.

Normal practice is to take groups of 20 people at a time so with only 4 people the winning bidders will have the undivided attention of a well-informed guide. If the successful bidder has a particular interest e.g. art, architecture, clocks, furniture or Chippendale, then the guide will be able to concentrate on the area of interest …. or to provide a detailed general tour. Commissioned

by William Crichton Dalrymple, the 5th Earl of Dumfries, Dumfries House was designed John, Robert and James Adam and built between 1754 and 1759, the first major commission for Robert Adam. Recognised as one of the Adam brothers' masterpieces it later became the home of the Marquises of Bute.

The house holds the most important collection of furniture from Thomas Chippendale's 'Director' period as well as the most comprehensive range of pieces by the best Scottish makers of the period.

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TWO VIP PASSES TO THE GLASGOW ELTON JOHN FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD WORLD TOUR CONCERT

Provided by: The Fletcher Family & Donald Stewart Contact: Rory Donaldson

Date: 24 November 2020 Guide Price: £650

Two very special tickets to see Elton John’s "Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour" on 24 November 2020 at SSE Hydro which sold out 18 months ago! The tickets include Members private parking, VIP access via a dedicated entrance, VIP seating and exclusive access to the Hydro Club restaurant and bar before during and after the show. A table for 2 has also been reserved for the winners in the restaurant (drinks and food not included).

With thanks to the West of Scotland Committee for sourcing lots 68-70.

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Provided by: David & Sally Ruthven-Fox Contact: David Fox

Date: By end October 2020

A NIGHT AT ONE OF THE HIGHLANDS’ MOST ROMANTIC HOTELS

Kilcamb Lodge Hotel near Strontian on the shores of Loch Sunart, is offering a 2 night stay, bed and breakfast, in one of their luxury loch view rooms.

This 4 star hotel has wonderful views, roaring log fires, deep cosy chairs and an award winning restaurant and brasserie. The perfect location for a west coast treat. www.kilcamblodge.co.uk

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Provided by: Monachyle Mhor Hotel Contact: Monachyle Mhor Hotel

Date: By 14 May 2021

A NIGHT FOR 2 AT MONACHYLE MHOR HOTEL

Spend a night at Monachyle Mhor, the boutique hotel beside Loch Voil. Bed & Breakfast is offered for 2 and they will make sure you are in the best available room.

To quote them “a cool and sophisticated place to stay, an award-winning restaurant, a restorative location, and mhor besides” www.monachylemhor.net

Guide Price: £200

Guide Price: £570

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Provided by: Arisaig House Contact: Sarah WinningtonIngram

Date: By the end of 2020 by arrangement

2 NIGHTS’ DINNER BED & BREAKFAST AT ARISAIG HOUSE

Arisaig House, a unique Country House Hotel situated amidst stunning West coast scenery, is delighted to offer 2 nights' dinner bed & breakfast for 2 guests in a luxury suite with views overlooking Loch Nan Uamh.

Dine in our Restaurant or al fresco on the Terrace, savour food from the garden, sea and hills. Wake up to a full Scottish breakfast. (All alcohol is at your own expense). www.arisaighouse.co.uk

Guide Price: £550

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Provided by: Bernard and Louise Williams Contact: Flanagan Williams

Date: Autumn 2020/ Spring 2021

A WEEK ON SOUTH UIST

A self-catering week in a three bedroomed croft (sleeps six comfortably) overlooking the Sound of Eriskay. A perfect spot to set out from to explore the flora and fauna of the famous Machair, bustling with Western Isles bird life.

Why not combine this with Lot 11 and take in some fishing as well?

Guide Price: £500

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3-7 NIGHTS AT LOCHIVROAN COTTAGE, INVERBROOM

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A WEEK SELFCATERING FOR FIVE AT DALLAS

Provided by: Dallas Estate Contact: David Houldsworth Provided by: Inverbroom Holidays Ltd Contact: Sue McGrath

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By October 2021, excluding July-Sept and winter.

Guide Price: £400 reserve £250

3, 5 or 7 Nights On the shores of Loch a'Bhraoin in the shadows of An Teallach, this traditional highland crofter’s cottage is the ideal place to swap the rat race for total solitude. Almost four miles in from the main road, the cottage can only be accessed on foot, Land Rover or Argo, but the Estate can be on hand to help with access on Arrival and Departure, should you wish to leave your vehicle at the meeting point off the main road. Fishing is available on the loch, but availability of a ghillie would be negotiated separately with the estate.

Self-catering accommodation for 4 in double and a twin bedroom (with a separate tiny single bedroom). Linen, towels and electricity are included. 1 well behaved dog is welcome, but not allowed upstairs or on the furniture.

Not suitable for children or those with disabilities. (£250 for 2 nights, £400 for 5 or £560 for 7)

Date: From Sept to mid-Dec 2020 by arrangement Guide Price: £500 reserve £350

Mulundy Lodge is a charming turreted cottage which sits in its own secluded woodland garden just inside the gates of the 9,000 acre Dallas Estate, mid way between Forres and Elgin in Morayshire.

Accessed by a quiet back road, Mulundy Lodge is all on one level with three cosy bedrooms (a double, a twin and a single).

There is a spacious sitting room and modern dining/kitchen – perfect for a relaxed family holiday.

Close by are the fine sandy beaches of the Moray Firth, the Rivers Spey and Findhorn, several good golf courses, castles, picturesque fishing villages and the Malt Whisky Trail. Trout fishing is available nearby on the River Lossie and at Kellas Trout Fishery.

Linen/towels included, but electricity/ oil/logs will be charged on departure.

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A WEEK IN A TRADITIONAL MANOIRE IN THE CHARENTE MARITIME, FRANCE

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Provided by: Lorna & Billy Birse-Stewart Contact: Lorna Birse-Stewart Date: August or September 2020 by arrangement Guide Price: £2,000

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A wonderful opportunity for up to 8 people to spend a week s/c in August (or Sept/Oct) 2020 in a traditional French Manor House between La Rochelle and Cognac close to the Isles de Re and d’Oleron.The house, which is not normally let out, sleeps up to 8 in 5 bedrooms, with 3 bathrooms, spacious sitting room, kitchen and dining room.

Outside, decked terraces and lawned areas for al fresco dining. Boule court, swimming pool, use of bikes and croquet set make a perfect holiday retreat for a group of friends or family (adults only).

Nantes and Bordeaux (2 hours) have regular flights from Edinburgh, while La Rochelle (45 mins) has flights to London, and you are only 4 hours from ferries at Caen and St Malo.

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Date: Before July 2021 Guide Price: £900

4 NIGHTS SELF-CATERING FOR 2 OVERLOOKING THE ISLE OF SKYE

A west coast getaway with a seaborne adventure. The Green House, an Ian Begg designed hideaway for 2, is perched in a large highland garden overlooking the Isle of Skye. With a four poster bed, an unusually situated large bath, wet room, wood burning stove and large deck with a traditional wood burning Finnish hot tub, you’ll have all you need. The lot includes a sea trip, subject to weather, to enjoy the stunning west coast scenery (example above). Travel anywhere between Ardnamurchan and Applecross. Take lunch at Inverie, Applecross or Kinloch Lodge, or stop for an evening BBQ at Sandaig, Gavin Maxwell’s Camusfearna.

Why not team this up with a spell on the Skye Ferry (see Lot 60)? www.glenelg-greenhouse.com

79 Provided by: Alex & Tara Nairn Contact: Alex Nairn

Date: By 1 November 2020 Guide Price: £600

GLAMPING WEEKEND IN ELIE

Catchpenny’s collection of 8 luxury safari lodges on the coast outside Elie opened their zips to the world in 2018 to great reviews. They provide an excellent base from which to explore the East Neuk. Come and enjoy a weekend stay (Friday to Monday) for up to 6 people (two kingsize and two single beds).

These safari lodges have real beds, log burning stoves and a hot shower all under canvas, sheltered outdoor seating and a wonderful position metres from the shoreline and Fife Coastal Path, between Elie and St Monans. All bed linen and towels provided. www.catchpennyelie.co.uk

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Provided by: Jeremy Whitley Contact: Jeremy Whitley

Date:

By June 2021 excluding peak season Guide Price: £500

A WEEK FOR 6 IN A PRETTY COTTAGE WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OVERLOOKING THE UPPER TAY NEAR ABERFELDY

A dog-friendly week for up to 6 in a charming cottage high on a hill overlooking the Tay Valley between Aberfeldy and Kenmore. The views towards Schiehallion are breathtaking, and the options for filling your time range from total peace and quiet through a wide range of activities and interesting destinations nearby. There are 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cosy sitting room and a kitchen with Aga. Access in the winter may need 4x4. www.highlandperthshireholidayhomes.com/tullichuil/

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SELL WITH CHRISTIE’S SPORTING ART

ARCHIBALD THORBURN (1860–1935) Blackgame in the glen, 1911 pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour and touches of gum arabic on paper laid on board 30 x 21 ¾ in. (76.3 x 55.3 cm.)

Estimate: £70,000–100,000 Sold for: £175,000 The Astor Collection from Tillypronie, London, 15 December 2017

CONTACT Bernard Williams bwilliams@christies.com +44 (0) 131 225 4756

Auction | Private Sales | christies.com Sold prices include buyer’s premium; for full details see christies.com

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2 NIGHTS AT LARY, DEESIDE

Provided by: Hal Salvesen

Provided by: The Corbett Family

Contact: Hal Salvesen

Date: During 2020 subject to availability Guide Price: ÂŁ2,600

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A NIGHT FOR 8 AT TURIN CASTLE, ANGUS

Contact: Alex Corbett

A 2 night break for up to 20 people at Lary, which sits in a wonderful, elevated position near Ballater and enjoys uninterrupted views in all directions, including to Mount Keen in the distance.

It sleeps up to 20, self-catering, in a characterful combination of farmhouse and converted steading, with a sheltered central courtyard, perfect for barbecues and al fresco eating. This is a great base from which to explore all that Aberdeenshire has to offer. www.findracksporting.com

Date: By end November 2020 Guide Price: ÂŁ4,000

Turin Castle are offering 8 people an overnight stay with breakfast. Dinner will be part of your personal plan and be by separate arrangement.

Built in 1659 and relocated stone-bystone from the loch in 1907, Turin Castle sits in twenty acres of sweeping lawns with majestic views of the rolling Scottish countryside.

As well as its glorious surroundings, this exclusive use castle has everything you need to experience the very best of Scottish country living.

Create your own bespoke event, stay a while and enjoy the golf, whisky and beauty of Scotland or make it official and invite your loved ones for a dream Scottish wedding in the grounds. www.turincastlescotland.com

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KATHERINE PELOSI SILVER NECKLET AND BRACELET

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“MOONRISE BEN RESIPOLE AND LOCH SUNART”

BY JOLOMO 10” x 16”

Provided by: Hamilton & Inches

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Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £615 reserve: £450

Since 1866 Hamilton & Inches has been Scotland's leading destination for fine jewellery, luxury watches and hand-crafted silver. Maintaining the prestigious silver workshops since their inception, they have also held a Royal Warrant as silversmiths for more than 120 years.

Hand-crafted in the workshops above Hamilton & Inches' showroom, the Katherine Pelosi curved tube necklet and bracelet in sterling silver features sterling silver curved hammered tubes, interspersed with an open link chain, and an H&I monogram bead set with a cabochon amethyst. www.hamiltonandinches.com

Provided by: John Lowrie Morrison Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £3,000

This painting (oil on canvas, framed) has been created especially for this GWCT Auction by John Lowrie Morrison OBE - JOLOMO - one of Scotland's most successful and best loved contemporary artists, and painter for over 50 years of Argyll and The Hebrides, lighthouses, coastscapes, croftscapes, the people and the light of the Scottish west coast. www.web.artlookonline.com/jolomo ART & JEWELLERY

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85 Provided by: Hayward & Stott Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £825 reserve: £650

A PAIR OF SILVER RING NECKED PHEASANTS Hayward & Stott are silversmiths based just outside Edinburgh. They have generously donated a magnificent pair of silver plated cock and hen pheasants to grace a dining table or sideboard.

Made in a finely detailed brass casting, the proud cock stands 17cm (6.3/4in) high and the hen a demure 7cm (2.3/4in); they weigh just under a kilo. www.haywardandstott.com

86 Provided by: Hannah Treliving Contact: Hannah Treliving

Date to be taken: During 2020 Guide Price: £395

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A PORTRAIT OF YOUR DOG

BY HANNAH TRELIVING

A wildlife enthusiast and painter specialising in animal and pet commissions, Hannah Treliving will take on a commission to paint your dog’s portrait. Based in Wiltshire, she works in oil and from photographs, so distance is no problem. Your portrait will arrive unframed and be in the region of 30 x 30 cm, or A4. Framing can be arranged at an additional cost. www.hannahtreliving.com Instagram: hannahtreliving-art Facebook: Hannah Treliving Art

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Provided by: Jorie Jewellery

Provided by: Anonymous

Contact: Auction Office

Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £550 reserve: £500

Guide Price: £60

The Rodeo Bangle: A single red stag deer tusk mirrored by a natural turquoise nugget set in sterling silver.

The bangle on show is a size 7 but it can be exchanged for another size if needed.

American born Jorie Grassie has made her home in the Scottish Highlands for nearly 20 years. Her collection is a contemporary interpretation of an ancient tradition. Each piece is hand crafted with fine stones, diamonds and supreme golds. Each design has a unique identity expressing a feature of The Highlands or someone of significance. www.jorie.co.uk

OLIVER PRESTON CARTOON PRINT

No 70 in a limited edition run of 850 signed cartoon prints by Oliver Preston.

Oliver Preston’s work is well known from his regular appearances in The Field, as well as many other publications. He has exhibited at The Fine Art Society and published 4 books, is chairman of The Cartoon Museum in London and works from his studio in the Cotswolds.

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89 Provided by: The Richard Whittlestone Wildlife Gallery Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: ÂŁ900

PHEASANT PORTRAIT ACRYLIC ON PANEL 19 x 32 cm Richard Whittlestone is a professional artist of over 30 years standing, who works in acrylics to achieve his delightful life-like paintings.

This striking pheasant measures 35 x 50cm including the frame. "Its all about the fall of light onto fur or feather which is important for me to interpret on the canvas". www.richardwhittlestone.co.uk

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A TAXIDERMY COMMISSION

Provided by: George Jamieson Contact: George Jamieson

Date to be taken: During 2020 Guide Price: ÂŁ500

George Jamieson, the well known Edinburgh based taxidermist and the first in Scotland to gain professional membership of the Guild of Taxidermists, has offered you the chance to commission a piece of taxidermy: a game bird, a roe head or something else of your choice. www.scottish-taxidermy.co.uk

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WALNUT DIPPER 6” x 7” x 5”

Provided by: Anthony Woodd

Provided by: Emma Tennant

Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £220

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This charming and characterful dipper, carved from walnut, is by Ralph Williams. Having worked in the Department of Ornithology at the Natural History Museum, Ralph became self-employed in forestry and woodcarving, working exclusively in wood which he collects and seasons himself. This close understanding of his medium is evident in the unusual and surprising use of grain, colouration and other natural features unique to each piece of wood. His carvings have been commissioned by the RSPB, the BBC, the Hawk and Owl Trust and the organizers of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award. Williams is based in Cornwall, but his work has been exhibited all over the world, and presented to HRH Princess Anne and purchased by the late Queen Mother.

He became an elected member of the Society of Wildlife Artists in 1977.

“TWO VIOLETS” FRAMED WATERCOLOUR BY EMMA TENNANT 24.5 x 20 cm

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Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £500 reserve: £400

Borders artist Emma Tennant has once again generously donated one of her exquisite paintings to the auction.

This charming watercolour, “Two Violets” would grace any room with pride. Emma started her artistic career painting the plants and flowers that she had grown as a child, and now as artist, gardener, botanist and historian describes herself as a painter who gardens.

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Provided by: Malcolm Appleby Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £800

LEAFY LANE SILVER BANGLE

Malcolm Appleby’s silver Leafy Lane bangle is a meandering wavy form, with deeply raised and overlaid leaves - oak, birch, ivy, fern - much as you would see on them on the forest floor in Autumn. Made in 2018, this is one of a limited edition of only 20 Leafy Lane bangles.

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Provided by: Malcolm Appleby Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £400

FOLIATE SCROLL SILVER BANGLEE

Malcolm Appleby’s silver Foliate Scroll bangle is made as a one off - striking the silver with engraved designs that have been cut into steel dies. This pattern features the lovely classical engraved form of foliate leaves on the outside of the bangle, while the inside is struck with celestial spirals!

Known primarily as an engraver, he has received many private and public commissions to produce wonderful pieces of silverware or jewellery and to engrave British sporting guns. His designs are drawn from a wealth of inspiration, be it the natural world, myths and elemental ideas, or personal experience, sometimes laced with a mischievous sense of humour.

His output ranges from bangles, belt buckles and brooches to cufflinks, necklaces, rings and bowls.

Instagram: @malcolm_appleby_engraving

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“ELEPHANT” UNFRAMED SCREEN PRINT BY CHLOE GARDNER 19.5” x 16.5”

Provided by: Chloe Gardner Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £75

Provided by: Caroline Trotter Photography Contact: Caroline Trotter

Date: By end 2020 Guide price: £140

Have a photographic portrait of your family, your pet(s), or horses. Caroline’s emphasis is on taking photographs ‘on location’ away from the confines of the studio, using natural light to create classic and relaxed portraits with a mixture of posed and spontaneous images.

The session will be at a venue to suit you (within an hour of Upper Largo, or further with expenses payable, by arrangement). The lot includes an hour’s sitting, one 10”x8” mounted print and an online gallery of 30-40 images from which to view and purchase further photographs, with advice on framing and wall display. www.carolinetrotter.co.uk

Screen print No.5 of an elephant from a limited edition of 5 by Chloe Gardner.

This is a hand made print in a Farrow & Ball paint colour. The original elephant picture used as the basis for the screen print was created in Chloe’s trademark style using nothing but feathers stuck down in layers. In this case the original elephant was made mainly with guinea fowl feathers with some darker feathers below.

Chloe’s inspiration for her feather pictures comes from her beautiful surroundings – living on a Scottish beach surrounded by light airy woods in all their beauty, sounds and smells and full of feathery friends! The original elephant was a commission but using the original Chloe has produced these lovely small edition screen prints as well as lots of beautiful home wares. www.chloegardner.com ART & JEWELLERY

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THE SCOTTISH ART SPECIALISTS Our flagship auctions of Scottish Paintings & Sculpture are held in June & November in Edinburgh. For more information please contact our Head of Paintings, Nick Curnow, on 0131 557 8844 or nick.curnow@lyonandturnbull.com F.C.B. CADELL (SCOTTISH 1883-1937) CROFTS, IONA SOLD FOR £80,000 (in total) December 2019

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Provided by: Mark Tennant Contact: Lynne Alderson Provided by: Denzil Skinner & Partners Contact: Auction Office

Guide price: £1,350 reserve £1,200

A PAIR OF SILVER GROUSE Denzil Skinner & Partners are delighted to support the Scottish Auction by offering a pair of silver grouse, the cock bird stands 8 cm tall the hen being a little more delicate. Hallmarked sterling silver. www.denzil-skinner.co.uk

Date: During 2020 Guide Price: £170

A CASE OF CHÂTEAU DE FRANCS 2016 CÔTEAUX DES FRANCS From the same producer as Chateau Angelus, one of the very best wines in St Emilion: their 2016 sells for c.£400 per bottle! 2016 is arguably the best Bordeaux vintage of the decade. Château de Francs is on the uppermost hills of the Gironde; the vineyard’s chalkyclay soil is very similar to that of SaintEmilion. Grown on vines with average age of 25 years this wine is 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon – the traditional St Emilion/ Pomerol blend. Aged for 12 months inbarrel, the result offers vibrant aromas of blackberry and damson, intermixed with intense brooding spice notes and hints of espresso, dark chocolate and cedar.

A full-bodied and unctuously textured wine that displays excellent purity, finely grained tannins and notable length.

Drink now to 2028.

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A CASE OF ADELPHI LIMITED PRIVATE STOCK WHISKY

Provided by: The Cook School by Ballintaggart

Provided by: Adelphi Distillery Ltd Contact: Connal Mackenzie

Date: During 2020 Guide Price: £264

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GAME COOKERY MASTERCLASS

Contact: Rachel Rowley

Adelphi Distillery Limited was founded in 1992 as an independent bottler and, since 2014, has also been operating its own distillery in Ardnamurchan. Built on an ethos of quality and sustainability, the distillery will be launching its first single malt in September 2020.

Adelphi is delighted to offer a case of its limited batch Private Stock whisky for auction. Widely regarded as the single malt drinker’s blend, it is labelled with the company’s famous Dancey Man – a mid 19th Century cartoon of Sir William Gladstone, who single-handedly improved both the future and quality of Scotch whisky during his time both as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Prime Minister.

Date: During 2020 subject to availability Guide Price: £320

A half day game masterclass for 4 guests, or a full day for 2 guests at the Cook School by Ballintaggart. Using Scotland’s finest ingredients, hone your skills through this practical and inspiring masterclass.

Ballintaggart Farm, in the Perthshire hills with spectacular views of the Tay Valley, has a Good Food Guide and Michelin recognised restaurant with just two rooms; 5 minutes away, under the same ownership is The Grandtully Hotel. www.ballintaggart.com

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A MIXED CASE OF ADNAMS GIN

Provided by: Jeremy Bradley

Provided by: Kilbride Shellfish

Contact: Auction Office

Guide Price: £185

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SCALLOPS TO YOUR DOOR

A mixed case of Adnams Gin: 2 bottles each of their First Rate Triple Malt Dry Gin, Copper House Pink Gin and Sloe Gin. Adnams are based in Southwold on the Suffolk coast where they brew their beers and distil their spirits sustainably, starting with the use of local East Anglian grains. www.adnams.co.uk

Contact: Angus Campbell

Date: Autumn 2020 Guide Price: £100

Kilbride Shellfish in South Uist are offering you a dozen fresh scallops once a month for 3 consecutive months, delivered fresh to your home, direct from the Outer Hebrides, courtesy of Angus Campbell of Kilbride Shellfish on South Uist. How could you possibly resist?

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Provided by: Givergy Contact: Auction Office

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By May 2021, Sunday to Thursday subject to availability Guide Price: ÂŁ1,000

DINNER PARTY FOR 8 IN YOUR HOME

Imagine inviting your friends to dinner at a fine dining restaurant, only for the restaurant to be right in your very own dining room?

One of our very talented chefs will create the magic in the comfort of your own home. A private chef will prepare and serve you with a 5 course dinner for up to 8 people. The finest ingredients will be bought, prepared and cooked in your kitchen, each dish served in style - and the washing up done afterwards!!

Valid in mainland Scotland only.

You will be sent an e-voucher, which, although valid for 12 months, should be redeemed within 3 months.

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Provided by: Syndicate 58/6 Scotch Whisky Contact: Charlie McIntosh

Date: During 2020 Guide Price: ÂŁ200

6 BOTTLES OF 12 YEAR OLD SYNDICATE 58/6 SCOTCH WHISKY

6 bottles of this award winning Oloroso Sherry Cask matured Scotch Whisky which has consistently won the annual Gold awards at the International Wine & Spirits Competition since first entering the competition in 2013.

In 2014 the Syndicate 58/6 won the Gold Outstanding award and in 2017 Syndicate won the Trophy - the highest accolade. In 2018 yet another Gold was awarded in what has been described as the Oscars of the Wine & Spirits world!

The Syndicate 58/6 whisky contains 18 single malts and 4 single grains which go through a 'Solera' system and are then finished for a year in hand selected Oloroso sherry butts.

The signature of Richard Paterson, the Master Blender behind this whisky, adorns every bottle. www.syndicate58-6.com FOOD & DRINK

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2 PAIRS OF TICKETS TO FIZZ FEAST

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DINNER FOR 4 AT THE SHIP INN, ELIE

Provided by: Wine Events Scotland Ltd Contact: Diana Thompson

Date: 7 November 2020 Guide Price: £100

2 pairs of tickets to Fizz Feast which include entry for 2 people to Fizz Feast on 7th November, either to the afternoon or evening session (12-3 or 4-7).

Fizz Feast is Scotland’s sparkling event of the year and is a true celebration of sparkling wine and artisan food. Now in its fifth year, Fizz Feast has always been a sparkling sell out success and is being held this year in the glittering Main Hall at The Edinburgh Academy on Saturday 7 November. It’s a great chance to taste and purchase numerous Champagnes, Proseccos, Cavas, English sparkling wines and plenty of others, as well as tastebud tantalising artisan foods.

Further details can be found at: www.wineeventsscotland.co.uk/fizz-feast

Provided by: TBC Pub Company Contact: The Ship Inn

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By May 2021, excluding 31 December, booked in advance subject to availability.

Guide Price: £200 reserve: £200

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Dinner for 4 at The Ship Inn, Elie. You will be served a pre-dinner drink, dinner from the a la carte menu, and at least a bottle of each of the house red and white wine. HOWEVER, the quality and quantity of the wine will be at the discretion of the pub owners according to the generosity of your bid! www.shipinn.scot

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MASTERCLASS AND A BOTTLE OF PENTLAND HILLS GIN

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KINRARA GIN DISTILLERY TOUR AND TASTING

Provided by: Kinrara Gin Contact: Jade Fletcher

Provided by: Pentland Hills Gin Contact: Tabatha McCree-Cox

Date: During 2020 Guide Price: ÂŁ200

A bottle of award-winning Pentland Hills Gin along with a mini masterclass for 4 people held at the distillery (just off the A70, south west of Edinburgh) with a short presentation on why humans make gin from Panza (CEO) and Phil, the Head Distiller. Phil will also talk through the distilling process and you will have the opportunity to try 3 of our famous cocktails. If the weather is good enough, Panza will lead a walk around his pad including his Juniper plantation (wellies will be required). www.pentlandhillsgin.com

Date: During 2020 Guide Price: ÂŁ275

Enjoy an afternoon at Kinrara Distillery in Aviemore where you will get a behind the scenes tour of the distillery.

See their distiller in operation and get hands-on as you get to try gin directly from the still! Then sit down and taste your way through the Kinrara range and maybe try some of their as yet not released gins, normally around 6 gins. Duration 2 hours. Subject to availability. Driver essential! www.kinraradistillery.com

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A YEAR’S SUPPLY OF ICE CREAM

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Date: By 1 October 2020 Provided by: Graham’s Family Dairy Contact: Emma Roy

Date: During 2020 Guide Price: £150

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A year’s supply of Graham’s Family Dairy Goodness Ice Cream. This is a guilt-free indulgent ice-cream that’s low in calories and lower in sugar than most ice-cream with a healthy amount of protein and fibre. How could you resist?

There are 5 delicious flavours to choose from: salted caramel, espresso caramel, mint choc chip, chocolate dulce de leche and white chocolate with raspberry ripple. Your deliveries with be roughly every 2 months, and equate to 1x450gm tub per week. Pudding sorted! www.grahamsfamilydairy.com

CRUISE ON LOCH LOMOND AND LUNCH FOR 2 AT THE BOAT HOUSE Take a luxury 60 minute cruise on Loch Lomond followed (or preceded) by lunch for 2 in The Boat House. Located on the marina The Boat House has breathtaking views over the loch and provides a casual dining experience with a great lively atmosphere. www.cameronhouse.co.uk Guide Price: £160

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LUNCH OR PRETHEATRE MEAL FOR 4 AT THE BUTTERY, GLASGOW

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Provided by: Billy BirseStewart Contact: Rory McGinley

Date: During 2020, date to be agreed

The Buttery is one of the most well known restaurants in Scotland - a real Glaswegian institution! It was taken over by the current team in 2007 to create Two Fat Ladies at the Buttery. It has the relaxed old-school feel of a by-gone era.

The atmosphere is unrivaled - you just won't want to leave!

This offer is for a party of 4 to have a 3 course lunch or pre-theatre meal with 2 bottles of wine. www.twofatladiesrestaurant.com/buttery

Date: During 2020, date to be agreed

LUNCH FOR 4 PEOPLE AT JUSTERINI & BROOKS IN LONDON J&B have generously donated an opportunity for 4 people to join a Director of the company for an exclusive lunch at their offices at 61 St James’s Street in London. Enjoy a delicious lunch and some wonderful wines from their cellar. Established in 1749, J&B have been shipping and supplying the world’s finest wines and spirits for over 270 years and whose champagne and wine had been chosen for the dinner we should have been served this evening. www.justerinis.com

Guide Price: £800

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2 BOTTLES OF MALT WHISKY

Provided by: Ross Peters

Provided by: Keith Howman

Contact: Auction Office

Contact: Kenneth Headspeath

Guide Price: ÂŁ138

Date: By end 2020 Glenrothes 1995: wonderful vintage of single malt Scotch whisky from Speyside's Glenrothes distillery. This particularly well-honey'd expression was distilled back in 1995, and set aside to mature until 2016.

Arran 10yo: Light, fruity and packed full of classic flavour, the Arran 10 year old is one of the best entry level whiskies around and is renowned for its smoothness due to early maturity in the sea air at Lochranza - full of vanilla, classic citrus and orchard fruits.

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A BOX CONTAINING A WHOLE HEBRIDEAN LAMB

Keith Howman has generously donated a Hebridean lamb, raised on Borland Farm in Perthshire, butchered and packaged ready for the freezer. The box will contain 2 whole gigots, 2 boned and rolled shoulder joints, double loin chops, 2 racks of lamb, 4 lamb shanks and either approx 0.5kg of mince or diced lamb.

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FISHING 2 DAYS SEA TROUT FISHING FOR 2 RODS 2 days sea trout and salmon fishing on the infamous Loch Hope for 2 rods in peak season by agreement. Accommodation is not included but can be recommended locally.

Provided by: Tongue Angling Club Guide price: £150

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2 RODS FOR A DAY ON TULCHAN A BEAT, RIVER SPEY On Thursday 29 August 2020.

A fantastic opportunity to fish one of the River Spey's top beats.

Provided by: Tulchan Estate Guide price: £350 3 DAYS SALMON FISHING FOR 2 RODS On the Logie or Relugas beats on the River Findhorn. To be taken between July and September (Mon to Wed or Thurs to Sat) 2020.

Provided by: Logie Estate Guide price: £650 A WEEK FISHING THE FINDHORN FOR 3 RODS Old Clune beat, at Tomatin. To be taken between July to September subject to availability. Accommodation is available by separate negotiation.

Provided by: Tim Boles Guide price: £400

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SHOOTING WILD DUCK FLIGHTING FOR 4 GUNS An evening of wild duck flighting for 4 guns in Easter Ross.

Provided by: James Munro Guide price: £350 2 GUNS TO JOIN A DAY AT CLUNES An opportunity for 2 guns to join Chris Swift at South Clunes, Kirkhill next season.

A fantastic day consisting of mini drives and some walked up shooting concluding with a long lunch in the bothy.

Provided by: Chris Swift Guide price: £400 1 GUN TO JOIN A DAY AT DUNMAGLASS An opportunity for 1 gun to join a driven pheasant/partridge day at Dunmaglass Estate 1 day during the 20/21 season.

Provided by: Dunmaglass Estate Guide price: £550 ROUGH SHOOTING FOR 4 GUNS A day's walked up rough shooting for up to 4 guns in Tomatin area, to be taken in the 20/21 season by arrangement.

Expected bag of 20-30 head.

Provided by: D & F M Sporting Guide price: £800 HIGHLAND AUCTION

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2 DAYS WILDFOWLING ON ORKNEY FOR 3 GUNS including 2 nights luxury full board accommodation in Richard's family home.

Enjoy sensational foods while watching a variety of wildlife on the loch and seashore below the house. To be taken during the 20/21 season by mutual agreement Provided by: Richard Zawadski Guide price: £1,500

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2 DAYS HIND STALKING FOR 2 RIFLES on Glenshiel Deer Forest, Loch Duich, Kyle.

Accommodation can be arranged by separate negotiation in either Sheil Lodge (16 people) or The Coach House (4-5 people).

Provided by: James Bailie Guide price: £600 1 DAY'S HIND STALKING ON SKYE, WITH ACCOMMODATION with 2019 Gamekeeper of the Year, Scott Mackenzie, for 1 rifle and 1 follower, including packed lunch. Also included are 2 nights at Hotel Eilean Iarmain for 2, a dinner for 2 and whisky and gin tasting.

Provided by: Fearann Eilean Iarmain Guide price: £450

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STALKING FOR A RED DEER STAG A day's stalking for 1 rifle on the Glencalvie Estate, Sutherland. Date by arrangement.

Provided by: Glencalvie Estate Guide price: £550 STALKING FOR A RED DEER STAG An outing for a red deer stag for 1 rifle on Strathconon Estate. Date to be agreed and taken in 2020 by arrangement.

Provided by: Strathconon Estate Guide price: £550 STALKING FOR A RED DEER STAG An opportunity for a red deer stag on Tullich Estate, Lochcarron, to be taken in September or October 2020 by arrangement.

Provided by: Tom Chetwynd Guide price: £550

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BESPOKE TWEED TWO-PIECE SUIT A lady's or gentleman's bespoke shooting or formal tweed two-piece suit.

Provided by: Campbell's of Beauly Guide price: £800

ART TERESA DAVIS WOODCOCK PRINT A limited edition print of a woodcock by artist Teresa Davis that was used on The Scottish Game Fair catalogue in 2018.

Provided by: GWCT Scotland Guide price: £100

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A CASE OF CHATEAU TOUR DE BY A case (12 bottles) of Chateau Tour de By, Medoc, 2009.

Provided by: Farraline Estate Guide price: £200 A BOTTLE OF BENROMACH SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Desired by many, owned by a few, this limited edition 20th anniversary botttling of Benromach Speyside Single Malt whisky celebrates 20 years of distilling at Benromach.

Provided by: Benromach Distillery Guide price: £250

FRAMED LOON CARTOONS A pair of framed Loon cartoons by Highland artist Alasdair Hilleary.

Provided by: Alasdair Hilleary Guide price: £150

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2 RODS FOR 1 DAY ON THE RIVER DEE at the Woodend beat, River Dee, Aberdeenshire.

Provided by: Julian and Miranda McHardy Guide price: £200 SEA ANGLING FOR UP TO 10 PEOPLE 5 hour sea angling trip aboard the Guide 55ft in length for up to 10 people from Macduff or Fraserburgh. Fishing tackle can be provided.

Provided by: Harold Napier Guide price: £600 2 RODS FOR 2 DAYS ON TULCHAN A BEAT, RIVER SPEY On Friday and Saturday the 30 and 31 August 2020. A fantastic opportunity to fish one of the River Spey's top beats.

Provided by: Tulchan Estate Guide price: £500

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SHOOTING 1 GUN ON A COCK PHEASANT DAY 1 gun on the end of season cock shoot at Park Estate, Drumoak, Aberdeenshire.

Provided by: Sandy Fraser Guide price: £400

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WALKED UP DAY AT MIXED GAME FOR UP TO 6 GUNS A walked-up day for 4 to 6 guns at Dinnet, Aberdeenshire. A mixed bag including pheasant, partridge, snipe, woodcock, hares.

Provided by: Brian Meldrum Guide price: £1,200 3 GUNS ON A FAMILY PARTRIDGE DAY 3 guns to join Steven Hunter on his friends/ family day at Nether Tillylair, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire. 150-200 bird partridge day with elevenses and lunch included. Date of the lot is 26th September 2020.

Provided by: Hunter’s Cabin - Steven Hunter Guide price: £1,800 4 GUNS ON A 300 BIRD PARTRIDGE DAY 4 guns on a 300 bird driven partridge day at Fettercairn Estate, September 2020. A fantastic opportuity to enjoy Brian's hospitality and experience challenging birds on this wellestablished and demanding shoot.

Provided by: Brian Carnegie Guide price: £3,500 A GREAT DAY OUT ON FINZEAN ESTATE The Finzean MacHedge. A fun day on Finzean Estate with head keeper “Hedge” Shand. The MacHedge is a challenge to shoot at least a crow, a rabbit and a pheasant in a day.

Provided by: Donald and Andrew Farquharson Guide price: £200

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2 GUNS ON A 250 BIRD DAY 2 Guns on a 250 bird partridge and pheasant shoot at Colmeallie Estate, Glen Esk, Angus.

Full hospitality will be provided including bacon rolls, elevenses, a 3 course lunch and afternoon tea. This day will provide spectacular hill drives in a scenic setting. There is also the option to take more guns which can be discussed with David or Allan. Date by mutual agreement during the 20/21 season.

Provided by: David & Allan Carnegie Guide price: £2,600

STALKING ROE DEER STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE A day for 1 person roe doe stalking on Candacraig Estate, Donside, Aberdeenshire.

Provided by: Robert Shields Guide price: £200 ROE DEER STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE An outing roe doe stalking at Edinglassie Estate, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.

Provided by: Malcolm Hay Guide price: £200 HIND STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE A day's accompanied hind stalking on Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar.

Provided by: Mark Nicolson Guide price: £400

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HIND STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE A day's hind stalking on Glenmuick Estate including one night in a self-catering cottage with the option to rent for longer.

Provided by: Sir Andrew Walker-Okeover Guide price: £350 STAG STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE A day's stag stalking on Glenkindie Estate, Donside.

Provided by: Paul White - Frogmore Scotland Guide price: £500 STAG STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE A red deer stag stalk for 1 rifle to be taken in early October 2020.

Provided by: Bill Dunnett, Fasque Estate Guide price: £500 HIND STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE 1 day for 1 rifle hind stalking on an Aberdeenshire/Angus Estate. To be taken before Christmas 2020.

Provided by: Alf Sorensen Guide price: £300 ROE DEER STALKING FOR 1 RIFLE An evening roe doe stalking at Findrack Estate.

Provided by: Hal Salvesen - Findrack Sporting Guide price: £200 GRAMPIAN AUCTION

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GRAMPIAN AUCTION SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, ART and FOOD & DRINK 151 A DAY OUT WITH PRO PHOTOGRAPHER 157 A TUFFIES DOG BED A large Durasoft nest Tuffies dog bed. The successful bidder can select their colour of choice. Canine luxury!

Provided by: Tuffies Dog Beds Guide price: £150

STEVEN RENNIE A 4x4 wildlife & scenery hill tour on Invercauld Estate including photographic opportunities.

Provided by: Steven Rennie Photography Guide price: £200

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by Midge Armour, with integrated midge net!

Provided by: Trustach Sporting Supplies Guide price: £80 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE SHOOTING GAZETTE Provided by: Shooting Gazette Guide price: £50 1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO THE FIELD Provided by: The Field Guide price: £50

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A STEALTH CAM INFRARED SCOUTING CAMERA Provided by: Bushwear Guide price: £120 500 CARTRIDGES - 12, 16 or 20 GAUGE Caledonian cartridges from the extensive range.

Provided by: Trustach Sporting Supplies Guide price: £165

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A SONG BIRD SCULPTURE BY MATT BUCKLEY EDGE sculpture of a song bird by Matt Buckley.

Provided by: Ian Sinclair - Sinclair Jewellers Guide price: £100 A BOTTLE OF FYVIE GIN A bottle of the infamous Fyvie Orange Gin. Provided by: Sir George Forbes Leith Guide price: £50 A BOTTLE OF SINGLE MALT SIGNED BY DAVID SOLE OBE A bottle of Balvenie Caribbean Cask Single Malt signed by Balvenie ambassador and Scotland Grand Slam winning captain David Sole OBE. Provided by: The Balvenie Distillery, David Sole OBE Guide price: £100 A BOTTLE OF GIN A bottle of the intoxicating Kinaldie Gin. Provided by: Jamie Watson Guide price: £50

Photos: Peter Keyser

THE SCOTTISH AUCTION 2019

Neil Russell, Chris Thomson, Jon Bruneau

Nick Liddle, Michael Smith

Charlie Brownlow, Christopher and Caroline Trotter

Harry Hutchinson, Alan & Karen Oliver, Magan Burgoyne

Andrew Boynton, Claire Boynton, John Fallan, Alex McKenzie

Mark French, Olly Pile, Rohaise French

Chris Horne, Florence Dowsett, Clare Brownlow, Marina Gibson Alistair Phillips

Bernard Williams, Bruce Russell, Bryan Johnston

Tom Reardon, Keith Falconer, Jo Reardon, Margie Falconer

Nigel Hargreaves, Tabatha McCree Cox, Alison Hargreaves, Phil Cox

Denzil Skinner, Victor Beamish

Kenny Tragham, Peter Clarke, Fergus Murray, Andy Smith, Neil Russell, Katherine Bainbridge

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Scott Brown, Ray Entwistle, Nick Holt

Darryl Teague, Stuart Paterson, Ross Rennie, Murray Soutar

Victor & Lavinia Beamish, Peter & Woolla Routledge

Mark Mitchell, Gordon Kerr, Katherine Kerr, Malcolm Taylor

Sarah Ballantyne, Sir Jim & Lady Paice

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Hugh Troup, Diane Cole, Poppy Main, Caroline Main, Chris Main

Bruce Russell (GWCT DIrector Scotland), Bryan Johnston (Chairman Scottish Auction), Sir Jim Paice (GWCT Chairman), David Noble (GWCT Chairman Scotland)

Silla Keyser, Harriet Dalrymple

Anna Vainer, Richard Vainer, Charlotte Vainer

Robert Shields, Louise Hodgson, Henry Aykroyd

Nick Holt, Gwen & Gary Nolan

Photos: Peter Keyser

Jamie Raine Fraser, Jamie Reddihough

THE SCOTTISH AUCTION 2019

Photos: Peter Keyser

Katherine Bainbridge, Jamie Skinner, James Dawnay, Margie Falconer

Alison Bathgate, David Alexander, Susie Gale, Nicky Alexander, Penny Pullen

Simon Scott, Amanda Dovesi, Charles Graham-Campbell, Shirley Matheson, Moira Scott

Laura Hughes, Billy & Lorna Birse Stewart

Jamie Landale, Jon Lambert, Mark Williams

Ralph Smith QC, Jake Scott

Sarah Ballantyne, Hugo Straker

Sean McGinness, Jock Galbraith, William Dalrymple, Will Southall

Murray Campbell, Andrew Mackintosh Walker, Miles & Fiona Craig, Roly Peto, Ed Maitland-Carew

Emily Cuthbert, Ted & Celia Innes Ker

Sir Jim Paice, Chairman GWCT

Willy Mitchell, Alec Telfer

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George Birkbeck, Mark Mitchell, Campbell Fraser

Into the stables

Claire Russell, David Noble

Graham Bucknall and Fiona Craig

Charles Graham Campbell, auctioneer

Bruce Linton

Lady Jane Kaplan

Nigel Salvesen

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Charlie Stott, Vincent & Annabel Taylor

James Macpherson Fletcher, Ekaterina Alison, Chris Swift

Christian Nissen

Photos: Peter Keyser

Wattie & Di Barbour, Jeremy & Anita Bradley

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