Fieldsports
Fieldsports are long standing traditional pastimes in the Scottish countryside. Shooting was once a way for country folk to feed their families. Now it is a sport that attracts all types of people. Deer stalking is a means of managing herd populations to ensure that their numbers do not increase beyond what the countryside can feed and sustain. There is Grouse Shooting, Deer Stalking and other Fieldsportson Royal Deeside. All fieldsports are available within clearly defined seasons to manage stocks and maintain populations.
Invercauld Estate
Outstanding salmon and sea trout fishing on the River Dee in the heart of Royal Deeside. Walking in the heart of the Cairngorm Mountains as well as holiday lodges and cottages to let. 4 The Keiloch Invercauld, Braemar, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TW
Tel: 013397 41224
Email: office@invercauld.org
Balmoral Estate
The Balmoral Estate is the Scottish home to the British Royal Family. The estate is open to the public from April to the end of July each year. Visitors can enjoy an audio tour, included in the admission charge which guides them around the gardens, grounds and exhibitions of this unique Highland estate. The coffee shop on site seats 100 and serves light snacks and meals with a Highland flavour along with the gift shop which has both gifts with a Scottish and Royal theme. Visitors who would like to stay longer on the estate can book one of our 6 holiday cottages with the unique privilege of being able to play on the Balmoral 9 hole golf course. Salmon fishing is available on the river Dee which flows through the estate. The Queens Highland and Fell ponies are available for pony trekking throughout the open season and we offer a series of 2hr, day, evening and even two day trail rides. Wildlife safaris are also on offer with the Ranger Service; a fantastic way to explore the scenery and wildlife of this special place.
The Estates Office, Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB
Tel: 013397 42534
Glen Tanar Estate
The spectacular Glen Tanar Estate in the heart of Royal Deeside has superb salmon fishing on the River Dee and also trout fishing from boats on Glen Tanar Loch. It has "highly rated" by Visit Scotland 4 star self catering cottage accommodation and lies within the outstanding scenery of the the Cairngorms National park.
Brooks House, Glen Tanar, Aboyne, Royal Deeside, Scotland, AB34 5EU
Tel: 013398 86451
Email: info@glentanar.co.uk