Clay shooting in Scotland

Clay shooting in Scotland

Clay shooting is the art of recreating a day of live quarry shooting, with the key difference being that you shoot a variety of clay targets instead of live game. One of the benefits of clay shooting is that it can be practiced throughout the year, whereas traditional shooting is seasonal.

About clay shooting in scotland

Many believe that the best clay days offer close to the same exhilaration of game shooting with the unknown sporting element and anticipation being the difference. As with game shoots, simulated shoots vary somewhat with the most expensive ones employing manual trappers which offers greater variance to automated traps but it comes at a price.

Clay shooting availability in Scotland

Abercairny Estate Simulated

Perthshire, United Kingdom

Abercairny Estate is a renowned sporting estate in Perthshire near the town of Crieff. The estate has some of the best mixed sport on offer in Scotland with a grouse moor and low ground shoot as well as deer stalking and salmon fishing. Simulated Game Day: We present an exhilarating full day’s shooting of upwards of 3000 launched clays using actual out-of-season pheasant, partridge, and grouse drives and stands with our mobile automatic clay traps to challenge a minimum of 8 guns and a maximum of 16 guns @ £270 inc. VAT per gun. Bookings accepted generally for days in mid-March to June but any date can be considered by request. Catering on the day is included. See also our main Abercairny Estate profile for live game... Abercairny Estate is a renowned sporting estate in Perthshire near the town of Crieff. The estate has some of the best mixed sport on offer in Scotland with a grouse moor and low ground shoot as well as deer stalking and salmon fishing. Rough/ Mini-Driven/ Species Day: To include small drives and some walking-up for a maximum of 8 guns. A rough day is about quality rather than quantity, experience rather than numbers… the bag is typically between 20-60 birds and we charge for the day regardless of the actual bag. The bag may include pheasant, partridge, woodcock, snipe, pigeon, duck (Mallard, Teal), plus red grouse according to season and the gamekeeper’s discretion. Catering on the day is included. Each gun will be offered a brace of game from the larder at the end of the day. Red Deer Stalking: There is now no close season for stags but we will stick to the traditional 1 July – 20 October/ hinds 21 October – 15 February. Roe Deer Stalking: The season for bucks is 1 April – 20 October and does 21 October – 31 March. Please contact us for further details, pricing, and bookings. Nb Logiealmond Estate will be managing the bookings for all our fishing and (200-250 bird) driven pheasant days for the Winter 2025-2026 Season onwards.

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Balquharn Simulated Game Days

Clackmannanshire, United Kingdom

Simulated game shooting set at the foot of the Ochil Hills in Central Scotland. A full day consists of 5 drives, breakfast rolls, elevenses and a homemade lunch. Where we are situated, we’re able to simulate driven grouse, partridge, varying heights of driven pheasant and settling duck. We can cater for all different abilities.

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Wigtownshire, United Kingdom

Last minute availability - Saturday 9th November 2024. Beoch, Stranraer. SW Scotland. A driven pheasant day is now available. 200 bird day 8 Guns shooting £11,000.00 + VAT Including lunch and refreshments. Collections available from Cairnryan ferry terminals for guests coming from N. Ireland.

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Birkhill Castle Kilmany Estate

Fife, United Kingdom

Birkhill castle is located in north east fife on the banks of the Tay estuary. The estate is in the region of 2000 acres with a mixture of arable and 700 acres of woodland. Due to the topography of the ground we have some very challenging pheasant drives testing the best of most peoples ability. We have 15-20 drives which are a provide a mixture of open fields to snap shooting in woodland and even 4 fantastic drives where you stand on the waters edge of the river Tay providing excellent sport and fantastic scenery. We are now leasing our neighbouring estate to provide us with more variety and the option of back to back quality driven days. A typical day would start by meeting at Birkhill castle where you would be greeted by the shoot owner and after a safety briefing we would begin the first of 5 drives of the day. After the 3rd drive lunch can either be had in the castle or at our home farm lunch room depending on your requirements. Or alternatively a quick lunch can be had between drives. Accommodation can provided to meet your individual requirements either in Birkhill castle or at one of the many hotels. We pride ourselves on customer care and providing quality shooting to all our clients. Please feel free to contact us for your personal requirements.

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Case Sport at Forrest

Dumfries & Galloway, United Kingdom

Case Sport at Forrest provides fabulous Simulated Game Shooting; the ideal way to experience the thrill of traditional game shooting substituting game birds for clay pigeons. Whether it’s just for fun or to ‘get your eye in’ pre-season you are guaranteed a great day’s shooting. Set within 11,000 acres of spectacular scenery, Forrest Estate boasts one of the best simulated game shoots and sporting clay grounds in Scotland. Our unique simulated drives are situated around this magnificent estate providing a variety of exciting and testing birds, and our warm hospitality makes for a truly memorable experience. Whether you are a complete novice or experienced shot, corporate group or stag party, we look forward to welcoming you for an exhilarating day of simulated game shooting at its very best. Our simulated days are available throughout the year, and for the ultimate sporting break, comfortable local accommodation and seasonal game shooting can also be arranged for you as part of a complete package.

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