The Firing Line

The Firing Line

Last November in Scotland, a line of seven friends spaced 20 yards apart marched across a harvested field in pursuit of pheasant. On that misty morning, hunters, dogs and gamekeepers were eager to find birds and almost immediately they did. A brightly feathered...
Grouse In The Heather

Grouse In The Heather

Gordon, my loader, was a strong-looking older man of upright bearing, with full, florid cheeks and a friendly smile. He was responsible for me, my safety, my shotgun and shells. Gordon guided me to and from the butts and, although carrying my gun and shells, still had...
Fishing Scotland

Fishing Scotland

Mention salmon and grouse in the same breath and hunting and fishing Scotland instantly comes to mind. Gentlemen in snap brim hats, Norfolk shooting jackets, plus fours and wellies to the knees, best gun poised with loader at the ready, their eyes searching the brow...