Country Sport Scotland

12/06/2026

Day One at the French Game Fair! 🇫🇷
Come along and say hello!
BASC Scotland

10/06/2026

🇫🇷 We’re heading to France!

Country Sport Scotland is delighted to be exhibiting at the Game Fair 2026, the largest hunting and country sports event in France.

📍 Find us at Row J – Stand 19
📅 12–14 June 2026
📍 Lamotte-Beuvron, Sologne, France

Come and meet the team to discuss sporting opportunities in Scotland, hunting experiences, fishing, and everything Country Sport Scotland has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming visitors from across Europe and sharing the very best of Scottish country sports.

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Goose & Duck Shooting with S.A.C. Shooting – Aberdeenshire

Join S.A.C. Shooting, winner of Best Sporting Agency at the 2025 Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards, for an exceptional three-day Goose & Duck shooting experience in Aberdeenshire.

These limited-availability trips offer outstanding wildfowling in a relaxed, professionally guided setting, ideal for individuals, groups, and families. Whether you’re an experienced Shot or new to the field, S.A.C. Shooting provides a welcoming and memorable experience in one of Scotland’s top wildfowling locations.

Trip Highlights:

Three mornings of goose decoying
Two evenings of duck flighting on fed ponds
Comfortable local accommodation with indoor kennels, gun room, and drying room
All quarry is yours to take home
Under 16s shoot free when accompanied by one paying adult — they are our future
Prices starting from £80 depending on quarry
Final Remaining Dates for the 2026/27 Wildfowling Season:

19–21 November
14–16 December
14–16 January
All trips take place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

A deposit secures your dates. Spaces are limited and early booking is strongly advised.

Contact for full trip details, pricing, and availability via the link below.

https://countrysportscotland.com/offer/goose-duck-shooting-sac-aberdeenshire/

01/06/2026

We were pleased to receive a response from Stephen Flynn MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport, following our recent letter highlighting the importance of country sports tourism to Scotland’s rural economy.

Country sports tourism supports jobs, businesses, conservation and communities across Scotland, while helping to deliver high-quality, year-round visitor experiences. We look forward to continuing the conversation and working collaboratively to ensure the sector continues to contribute to Scotland’s tourism success and sustainable economic growth.

Take a look at the attached letter to read the Cabinet Secretary's response.

BASC Scotland

23/05/2026

🏆🏆 Nominations end tonight! 🏆🏆

🏆 Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards 2026 – Open For Nominations! 🏆

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards for 2026! Following the incredible success of last year’s event at The Scottish Game Fair, the awards are back to celebrate the very best of Scotland’s thriving country sports tourism sector.

Hosted by Country Sport Scotland, proudly operated by BASC (the British Association for Shooting and Conservation), the awards ceremony will take place on Friday 3rd July 2026 at The Scottish Game Fair, Scone, on the BASC stand.

✨ Award Categories for 2026:
• Best Sporting Estate
• Best Sporting Agency
• Best Sporting Influencer
• Best Sporting Accommodation
• Best Fishing Provider
• Women in Country Sports Award

We’re also delighted to welcome Thorntons Solicitors back as our Headline Sponsor, supporting excellence across Scotland’s rural and sporting communities.

Whether you're showcasing your own achievements or nominating a standout business or individual, this is your chance to highlight the very best in Scottish country sports tourism.
📢 Nominations are NOW OPEN!
https://countrysportscotland.com/tourism-awards/

Submit your entry by midnight, Saturday 23rd May 2026.
👉 Enter now via the online form and be part of celebrating excellence across Scotland.

BASC Scotland Thorntons Solicitorsrs

22/05/2026

3-Night Fully Guided Red Stag Stalking Package Across Multiple Highland Locations in Scotland

Enjoy an authentic Scottish red stag stalking experience with International Hunting Scotland on traditional open hill estates across some of the finest Highland deer stalking ground.

With breathtaking scenery, professional guides, and access to trusted, well-managed estates, this fully guided experience is ideal for both experienced stalkers and newcomers alike. Comfortable accommodation is included, with various dates and Highland locations available throughout the season.

This fully guided 4-day package includes:
• 2 red stags
• Professional guiding
• 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
• Stunning Highland locations
• Suitable for experienced stalkers and newcomers

Various dates and locations available. Rifle hire available (conditions apply).

Package price: £2800 inc VAT

For full details, terms, and booking enquiries, visit the link below.

https://countrysportscotland.com/offer/3-night-fully-guided-red-stag-stalking-package-across-multiple-highland-locations-in-scotland/

21/05/2026

We’ve written to Stephen Flynn to congratulate him on his appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport and to highlight the important contribution country sports tourism makes to Scotland’s economy, conservation and rural communities.

From shooting and stalking to fishing and wildfowling, Scotland’s country sports sector supports jobs, attracts international visitors and helps sustain businesses and communities across rural and island Scotland.

Country Sport Scotland looks forward to working collaboratively with Government and partners across the tourism sector to strengthen Scotland’s world-class rural tourism offering and support sustainable growth for the future.

BASC Scotland Scottish Tourism Alliance BASC - The British Association for Shooting and Conservation

18/05/2026

🏆 Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards 2026 – Open For Nominations! 🏆

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Scottish Country Sports Tourism Awards for 2026! Following the incredible success of last year’s event at The Scottish Game Fair, the awards are back to celebrate the very best of Scotland’s thriving country sports tourism sector.

Hosted by Country Sport Scotland, proudly operated by BASC (the British Association for Shooting and Conservation), the awards ceremony will take place on Friday 3rd July 2026 at The Scottish Game Fair, Scone, on the BASC stand.

✨ Award Categories for 2026:
• Best Sporting Estate
• Best Sporting Agency
• Best Sporting Influencer
• Best Sporting Accommodation
• Best Fishing Provider
• Women in Country Sports Award

We’re also delighted to welcome Thorntons Solicitors back as our Headline Sponsor, supporting excellence across Scotland’s rural and sporting communities.

Whether you're showcasing your own achievements or nominating a standout business or individual, this is your chance to highlight the very best in Scottish country sports tourism.
📢 Nominations are NOW OPEN!
https://countrysportscotland.com/tourism-awards/

Submit your entry by midnight, Saturday 23rd May 2026.
👉 Enter now via the online form and be part of celebrating excellence across Scotland.

BASC Scotland Thorntons Solicitorsrs

12/02/2026

Last remaining Stalking Dates Available on JAHAMA Highland Estates

Discover Glenshero Estate this August and September 2026, with traditional Highland lodging at Sherramore Lodge and Red Stag stalking on your doorstep. Full details and the enquiry form are available via the link below.

https://countrysportscotland.com/offer/last-remaining-stalking-dates-available-on-jahama-highland-estates/