USEFUL LINKS

Miscellanious

Rivercottage.net
Hugh Fernley-Wittingstall's web site all about food, including where it comes from, and why it matters

Shooting Clubs and Organizations

Catton Hall Shooting Ground
Situated in over 200 acres of stunning Cheshire countryside, and offering a variety of events including clay pigeon shooting, quad biking, archery and paintball
Clay Shooting.co.uk
Information, guides, reviews and resources for the sport of clay pigeon shooting.
Shooting Enterprise
From shooting pheasant to deer stalking, or hunting wild boar, wolf, fox, hare, duck or bear, Shooting Enterprise specialise in arranging hunting trips to the Czech republic and Slovakia
A6 Clay Target Centre
Target shooting in the North West of England. Offers a variety of shooting disciplines, for all skill levels. Coaching is also available for the beginner, intermediate and advanced shooters.
The Clay Target Shooting School
Personal and group coaching for shooters of all levels and abilities. Specialists in English Sporting, English Skeet and Down the Line clay shooting. Free online advice and quotations.

Sporting Services

Solway Feeders: Gamekeeping Supplies
We thought these manufacturers and suppliers of more than 300 gamekeeping products might be of interest to our shooting audience. Everything from automatic / mobile feeders to beak bits available by mail order. Located in Dundrennan, by Kirkcudbright.
BASC (The British Association for Shooting & Conservation)
The BASC is Britain's largest country shooting organisation. Supported by over 130,000 members, BASC represents and safeguards the interests of all who enjoy shooting sports. BASC protects the interests of the shooter and the very future of the sport.
Laird Mannoch Estate
A family estate comprising some 3,500 acres of mixed high hill, undulating lowland, moor, woodland, large loch and river. Totally private, but easily accessible. It has a long-established shoot, with consistently challenging birds and its famous high Dhu Craig drive. Recently added dedicated partridge drives, which are extremely popular. The fishing at Laird Mannoch is very good, and can be booked through Scott Country
Cowans Law
Clay target and game shooting, fishing and outdoor activity centre in Ayrshire, SW Scotland. Game shooting specialists offering 120/250 driven bird days tailored to suit your party.

Outdoor Activities

Luxury Riding Holidays
Exclusive long distance horse riding holidays in Kirkcudbrightshire - enjoy idyllic coastal countryside, finest hospitality and fun horses
Wilderness Scotland
Wilderness Scotland - Inspiring adventures in the wild places of Scotland
Countryside Alliance
Promotes the interests of rural people, including all field sports (hunting, shooting, fishing, falconry, ferreting, coursing, stalking etc), sensible wildlife management, and wider countryside concerns such as jobs, landscapes and freedoms. It represents these interests in the media, in Parliament, in schools and throughout the UK

Accommodation

The Kings Arms Hotel
RAC, AA Two Star. Located in St Andrews Street, Castle Douglas, the Kings Arms Hotel is easily accessible, being only an hour from the M6 and the ferry port of Stranraer. Centrally located in the heart of Galloway - an ideal base to explore the beauty of Southern Scotland.
Dumfries and Galloway Accommodation Directory
If you are visiting Dumfries and Galloway and have not yet decided on your accommodation, this is a good place to start your search
Orroland Holiday Cottages
Secluded self catering holiday cottages and large holiday house sleeping 14, all located on an idyllic coastal farm with panoramic views over the Solway Firth to England and the Isle of Man. Near Dundrennan, by Kirkcudbright.

Dumfries and Galloway

Castle Douglas.net
The community website for the town of Castle Douglas, featuring a business directory and a guide to the local attractions.
Dumfries and Galloway Online
Directory of business, leisure and tourism resources for our region in south west Scotland
Castle Douglas Food Town
Local producers food and drink directory for the vibrant and popular Food Town of Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, south west Scotland – includes events diary and promotions

Local Businesses

Pencil Portraits by Sami Thorpe
Commission pencil drawings of people and animals from a photograph. Sami can capture the character of the subject with amazing accuracy and attention to detail.
CD Bikes - Bike servicing, repairs and cycling information
Bike repairs and servicing for mountain bikes, leisure and road bikes. Also cycling news and information, custom bikes and cycling accessories

Dogs and Pet Related Sites

Countrywide Dog Kennels and Runs
Manufacture of professional dog kennels and runs, and other animal housing. These deluxe dog kennels are available in single units or multiple blocks, and are supplied to boarding kennels, the armed services and more. UK delivery and installation

Scotland

ScotFind.com
Scottish search engine and directory.
Sports and activities information for Scotland.

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