Field Sports
Field Sports at Ballogie
Welcome to Ballogie Estate, a family-run, land-management business in Deeside, Aberdeenshire. Owned by the Nicol family since 1850, Ballogie offers beautiful and secluded accommodation and some of the finest field sports activities in Scotland including salmon fishing and stalking along with grouse and game shooting.
Deer Stalking
At Ballogie Estate our mix of open hillside terrain for red deer stalking, along with spruce and pine woodland for roe deer offer some of the most varied and challenging stalking in Scotland.
Red Deer Stalking
In rural Scotland, Red Deer stalking provides valuable economic benefits to isolated communities, as well as helping to control the red deer population and conserve forestry. As a traditional field sport, a stalk can often take up to a whole day as you hike across the open hillside terrain to locate the deer. All the while you will be guided by Wildlife Ranger, Peter Littlejohn, who has a wealth of experience and local knowledge and will ensure your day will be one to remember.
Roe Deer Stalking
Roe deer stalking is a very different experience to red deer stalking as it generally takes place either at dawn or dusk when the deer are entering or leaving their wooded habitat. Although a shot can be taken from an elevated point, stalking on foot is the classic approach as it uses a combination of stealth, keen eyesight and good hearing.
Special Events at Ballogie Estate
Ballogie Estate is renowned for offering a range of field sports along with salmon and sea-trout fishing. We also offer a host of special events and hospitality for private and corporate parties. Many of our special events can be individually tailored to suit your specific needs.
Clay Pigeon Shooting
At Ballogie Estate we can cater for clay pigeon shooting groups of up to 10 guns. Sessions can be organised to your requirements and are often enjoyed as part of a holiday or special occasion experience. Our knowledgeable Wildlife Ranger can arrange transport to the shoot location from a rendezvous point or from one of our unique holiday cottages and is on hand to provide guidance and training for those who are less experienced, to ensure everyone has a memorable day.
The Macnab
The Macnab is the Scottish Field Sport equivalent of the triathlon in athletics. We offer you the chance to shoot a stag, bag a brace of grouse and catch a salmon all in one day. The concept is based on John Buchan’s famous novel ‘John Macnab’ and this special event is available in late September and early October.
