Clay Shooting, Fly Fishing and more in Beautiful Dumfries & Galloway

Posted on Monday, 02 January 2012 10:42AM by

Visitors to Scotland have romantic dreams of spending time in ‘the great outdoors’. What better way of spending time than having the chance of catching that elusive wild brown trout on a Scottish loch and bagging a pheasant for the table; returning at the end of the day to a cosy hotel serving locally sourced food and fine ales or to a traditional stone cottage with a roaring log fire, then ending your perfect day with a wee dram of the finest malt whisky. Forrest Estate prides itself on introducing people to country sports as well as creating packages for the more experienced sportsperson. Whether you are a novice, an experienced shooter or fisherman or you simply just wish to ‘have a go’at country sports you will enjoy and benefit from your country pursuits experience with Forrest Estate Experiences in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland. Forrest Estate is the first and only venue in the UK specialising in providing access and education for a full range of country sports including clay pigeon shooting, deer stalking, fly fishing and game shooting on its breath-taking 11,000 acre estate in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway. Shoot Manager Andrew Case said: “Forrest Estate boasts possibly the best sporting clay pigeon shooting ground in Scotland. We can tailor our packages to suit individuals and groups wishing to take an introduction to country sports; experienced guns looking to improve their skills; as well as corporate days for larger groups including our popular ‘Sporting Challenge’.” Forrest Estate is a unique shooting ground set amongst magnificent views in the heart of Galloway. By visiting the Estate you are not only able to experience country sports at their finest but also enjoy one of Scotland’s most dramatic and scenic settings, providing you with a true flavour of Scotland. The Estate provides the ideal opportunity to test your ability on simulated targets such as springing teal, high pheasant or bolting rabbit or to just simply come along and enjoy the exhilaration of clay pigeon shooting at its very best in terms of sporting clays, facilities and equipment. Forrest Estate has an unrivalled sporting layout with expert instruction in sporting clay target shooting at all skill levels. Andrew would be delighted to discuss your requirements and to provide a tailor made package for you and your friends. Packages are available with or without accommodation and start from as low as £37.50. Gift vouchers are also available – the ideal Christmas gift for a friend or loved one. Please see website for details. www.forrestestateexperiences.com Forrest Estate St John’s Town of Dalry Castle Douglas Dumfries & Galloway South West Scotland Tel: 01644 430015 / 07747 691447