Success in the sun

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The GWCT Scottish Game Fair returned for 2021 with a fantastic turn out Near on 32,000 visitors flocked to the 32nd GWCT Scottish Game Fair, sponsored by NFU Mutual, which took place from Friday 24 to Sunday 26 September at Scone Palace in…

GWCT Scottish Game Fair open for business

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Organisers, exhibitors, demonstrators and competitors are all ready to welcome you to the GWCT Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace, starting tomorrow and running until Sunday. Excitement is at fever pitch as there is so much going on, from…

Do you know a lady ‘shooting star’?

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The hunt is on for women who have made an outstanding contribution to ladies shooting, with three special awards designed to honour their work. The British Association of Shooting and Conservation, through its Ladies Star of Shooting Awards…

Industry Influencer – Tim Bonner

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Tim Bonner has worked for the Countryside Alliance since 2002, when he arrived to help out dealing with the media for a few weeks before the Liberty and Livelihood March. Over the years he has done every job there, from press officer to campaigns…

Industry Influencer – Mark McBrearty – NFU Mutual regional manager, Scotland

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Although Mark McBrearty began his career in banking in the south of England, he has spent the past 11 years in the insurance sector and has been with NFU Mutual – the headline sponsors of this year’s GWCT Scottish Game Fair – since September…

Top teams compete in international gundog events

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Following the success of the last three Scottish Game Fairs, the  Four Nations International Gundog Competiton returns to the show on Saturday, September 25th at Scone Palace. Teams from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will take part,…

Industry Influencer – John Queen

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John Queen spent his childhood during its halcyon days as son of the headkeeper at Scone Palace, the venue for the GWCT Scottish Game Fair. Now head gamekeeper at the Linhope estate in Northumberland, John recalls Scone as a special place…

Could this be the most spectacular GWCT Scottish Game Fair yet?

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A ‘perfect storm’ of positives looks set to make this one of the best GWCT Scottish Game Fairs yet – providing a massive shot in the arm for the industry. Excitement among exhibitors, visitors and the organisers is growing with the…

Unwind in exclusive surroundings with great food

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Renowned ex-River Cottage game chef Tim Maddams has created a bespoke breakfast and lunch menu for the Enclosure Restaurant at this year’s GWCT Scottish Game Fair, sponsored by NFU Mutual. The three-day event, taking place from Friday to…

Scottish Game Fair set for expansion after rule changes

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The lifting of most of the Covid-19 restrictions in Scotland, including the removal of limits on large outdoor gathering from last Monday (August 9th) has given a timely boost to the GWCT Scottish Game Fair. Last week First Minister Nicola…