The Shoots

Thirlestane Castle – 300 Birds

Thirlestane Castle is the ancestral home of The Earls of Lauderdale and is currently owned by The Honourable Gerald Maitland-Carew. Located on the southwest edge of the Lammermuir Hill, the terrain is extremely varied and provides the finest quality of challenging Driven Pheasant drives.

The combination of mature pinewoods and strategically-planted new cover crops makes this one of our most memorable shoots.

The Greenhill Shoot – 300 Birds

The Greenhill Estate, owned by The Duke of Roxburghe, is in the valley west of the Bowmont Valley, south of Hownam Village. While the fields are not as wooded as Bowmont, the varying heights of the valleys and the rolling terrain lends itself to some exceptional Pheasant drives. The resident population of wild goats are enthusiastic spectators – another reason this shoot is a special experience.

Bowmont Valley – 300 Birds

The Bowmont Valley Shoot is also owned by The Duke of Roxburghe and lends its name to his eldest son, Lord Bowmont. The Shoot is situated in the foothill of The Cheviots, just south of the Town of Yetholm, southeast of Kelso and Floors Castle. The terrain is very high and rugged and provides excellent shooting from mature pine forests, game crops and braken beds. For High Pheasant and fabulous scenery, it gets no better than the Bowmont Valley.

Longcroft – 300 Birds

For extreme Partridge and Pheasant, Longcroft has to be seen to be believed! Set in the steep valleys on the edge of the Lammermuirs, the stunning scenery is matched by the fabulous shooting. There are more than 20 named drives, all of which provide a 5 Star Shooting Experience with both quality and quantity of high-flying Birds.

Accommodations

As we do not include the cost of accommodations in the Shoot Package, the Shoot Transport will pick up the Guns from their Hotel. We are in the process of reserving accommodations at The Townhouse Hotel in Melrose this year. Alternatively, Burt’s Hotel, the sister hotel across the street, also owned by the Henderson family, is an option.

The Townhouse Hotel

The Townhouse is the latest creation of the Henderson family – the family who started Burt’s Hotel.

Their high standards caried over to The Townhouse -a sense of style, colour and pleasing ambiance characterise every aspect of the hotel. The restaurant features an excellent menu and a wonderful collection of fine spirits.

www.thetownhousemelrose.co.uk  
enquiries@thetownhousehotel.co.uk 
011 44 1896 822645

Burt’s Hotel

Experience the warmth of true Scottish hospitality at this charming 18th Century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose, on the picturesque market square.

           Burt’s Hotel has been owned and managed by the Henderson family for almost 40 years and their tradition of serving the finest foods and wines is carried on to this day!

www.burtshotel.co.uk  
enquiries@burtshotel.co.uk 
011 44 1896 822285

The Cost Includes:

Four days of Driven Shooting, Shoot Transportation,
and shoot lunches for the Guns.

The Cost Does Not Include:
Flights into or out of Edinburgh, hotels and transport within Edinburgh, transport to and from the Hotel of your choice*, accommodations, cartridges, tips for the Keeper and Loader, Visitors Shotgun Permits, Shoot Insurance or transportation for Day Trips for Non-shooters**.

*Transport to and from Edinburgh can be arranged upon request.

** The charges for day-trip car hire, destination fees (Museums, Castles, Special Event Admissions, etc) and lunches by participating Non-shooters as well as Non-shooters wishing to go to the Field for lunch, will be billed directly to the individual Non-shooter.

Tips for the Keeper –
100 GBP per shooter, per day to be paid on the day of the shoot.

Tips for the Loader –
100 GBP per shooter, per day to be paid on the day of the shoot.

Total Tips:
800 GBP per shooter

Visitors Shotgun Permits

Each Shooter must have a Visitors Shotgun Permit and Shoot Insurance which can be applied for and paid for online from either the British Association of Shooting and Conservation – www.basc.org.uk or The Clay Pigeon Shooting Association – www.cpsa.co.uk. If anyone needs assistance with this, please contact chrisbatha4432@gmail.com or saradgump@gmail.com.

Cost per Shooter: $13,900.00*   Based on a Team of 8 Guns

Cost per Non-Shooter: $ 1,900.00

The 50% non-refundable deposit of
$6,950.00 per Shooter is due July 31, 2023

The 50% non-refundable deposit of
$7,900.00 for a couple is due July 31, 2023

The final 50% non-refundable payment of
$6,950.00 per Shooter is due by September 15, 2023

The final 50% non-refundable payment of
$7,900.00 for a couple is due September 15, 2023

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For Further Information Contact:

Chris Batha at chrisbatha4432@gmail.com or
Sara Gump at saradgump@gmail.com or
843-757-4835

Chris Batha Shooting Solutions for Wing and Clay,
43 Pinckney Colony Road, Okatie, SC 29909

The Itinerary

October 8 – Arrive at your Hotel

October 9 – 300 Bird Driven Shoot - Thirlstane Castle

October 10 – 300 Bird Driven Shoot - The Greenhill Shoot

October 11 –300 Bird Driven Shoot - Bowmont Valley

October 12 –300 Bird Driven Shoot – Longcroft

October 13 - Depart The Scottish Borders

Day Trips for Non-Shooters

To quote from the Guide, “famed for its turbulent historical past, heather-clad hills, forests, rivers and lochs, The Scottish Borders is a fascinating and seductive area to explore.”

     “From Tweeds to Tartans” to cashmere and woollens, the charming towns of The Scottish Borders also offer an intriguing selection of specialty shops. In the four days available, it is possible to visit historic homes, museums, shops and abbeys, with plenty of time to enjoy delicious lunches in a variety of charming villages.