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Borders, Scotland
Set on the south-west edge of the Lammermuir Hills, Longcroft Valley is one of Scotland’s most respected sporting estates, renowned for its exceptional partridge and pheasant shooting. The dramatic valley landscape and moorland fringes create the ideal setting for thrilling high birds, fast contour-hugging partridge, and classic driven pheasant drives. With over 25 drives to choose from, Longcroft offers enormous variety and flexibility, allowing days to be tailored to suit different abilities while still providing genuinely testing sport. Many drives are famous for their height, speed, and sporting challenge, making Longcroft a destination for experienced shots seeking first-class driven days, all delivered with warm Scottish hospitality and excellent organisation.
Longcroft Valley is a premier Scottish Borders estate famed for high-quality partridge and pheasant shooting.
Either flying into Edinburgh and transferring from there to your chosen hotel, or via A9 from the South is very easy to get to. You will be collected in the morning from your accommodation before being driven onto the hill for the day ahead.
A typical day would start with drawing pegs followed by two drives before stopping for some elevenses of local smoked salmon and sausages, followed by another drive. Then returning to the nearest bothy for a delicious 3 course lunch and another drive or two to finish the day off. It is also possible to shoot through if preferred.
Locally there are some wonderful accommodation options, these include, The Roxburghe Hotel, Manderston House, Burnhope Lodge, Marchmont House, Burts Hotel and Lylestane House.
