Dorback Estate
Walked-up and Driven Grouse.
Red Deer Stalking.
Prices on application.

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Dorback Estate is a classic mixed stalking and grouse shooting estate lying in the heart of beautiful Speyside. Extending to over 18,000 acres, the land stretches from the low ground at Nethy Bridge to the spectacular scenery on the edge of the Cairngorm Massif.

Embracing both high and low ground heather moor, Dorback has an enviable reputation for both driven and walked up grouse shooting. For 2008, early season walked-up shooting will be followed by a driven programme in late August/September. The Estate is well butted and roaded and now includes an outstanding lunch hut at Fae Bothy. The experienced keepering team provide an enjoyable and relaxed but well organised day's sport.

2006 proved to be an excellent year for Dorback, with the estate once again offering a full programme of walked up and driven shooting resulting in a 5 year average of 776 brace. Following very localised storms, 2007 was cautiously restricted to a walking program, although we are confident that the stock remaining will provide a solid base for the 2008 season, and we hope to be able to open a full programme as in previous years.

In addition to the grouse shooting, the Estate offers red deer stalking for one or two rifles in October, and there may be an opportunity for some early season roe deer.

A small Pheasant and Partridge shoot has been established on the low ground which can provide an exciting family style day for those looking for a day amidst spectacular scenery, yet only an easy drive from Inverness.

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Drum Lodge is now complete and provides luxurious accommodation on the estate. This may be available for grouse shooting parties on a fully staffed and catered basis, taken together with Drum Cottage.

Alternatively, accommodation can be arranged in either a private lodge or local hotels. A popular combination for driven grouse shooting parties is to take Tulchan Lodge in Speyside, which is able to offer excellent salmon fishing on the nearby River Spey.