When it comes to wildlife conservation, striking a balance between preservation and human activity is always a challenge. This is particularly true for those of us managing estates where the protection of native species and the continuation of traditional practices, like pheasant shooting, are vital. One such challenge is the reintroduction of pine martens on our estate.

Today’s post comes from James Dunn one of our recent clients who described their experience on our ‘Introduction to Deer Stalking’ day as a fantastic opportunity to truly understand the sport. They found the morning theory session to be incredibly informative and the hands-on time with the rifle and the high standard of guidance provided […]

Located on the lakes of Lake Windermere, the Graythwaite Estate is bursting with history in the heart of the Lake District. It supports an extensive biodiverse area of habitat mosaics on a landscape scale between the Rusland Valley and Windermere including fen, mires, tarns, wet and dry heathland, wet grassland, reedbed, lake shoreline, lowland raised bog, […]

Nestled in the heart of the English Lake District, Graythwaite Estate red deer stalking is an unforgettable experience for even the most experienced deer stalker. Steeped in history and been the hunting grounds of our forbears for hundreds of years the estate comprises various landscapes. From woodland surrounded pastures to lakes and steep wooded valleys, […]

Scarba: Scotland’s Secluded Gem Imagine having your own private island. Kilmory Lodge, located on the uninhabited Island of Scarba in Argyll, offers just that. Nestled just north of the Island of Jura, this secluded gem provides an exclusive west coast holiday experience like no other. Here, the rugged beauty of Scotland unfolds before you: sea […]