02 December 2013

Win the ultimate sporting challenge

There’s still time to enter one of this year’s best charity prize draws for those with an interest in the finest country sports.

And what better way to celebrate Christmas than to be the winner of a very special day’s driven grouse shooting for nine guns during the 2014 season.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is offering a unique opportunity for the winner of this draw to invite eight friends to enjoy the most exciting sport available as guests of Mr Charles Connell on his glorious Garrogie & Stronelairg Estates in Inverness-shire. The prize includes bed and breakfast for one night, with lunch and tea on the day. Accommodation will be provided by the Whitebridge Hotel in Whitebridge which is conveniently located close to the moor and only three miles from the south side of Loch Ness. The hotel is renowned for its comfort and good food and welcomes shooting parties, including their well behaved dogs!

The date of the shoot day will be during September in 2014, depending on July 2014 grouse counts, and by prior arrangement with Garrogie Estate. If grouse stocks don’t allow shooting, the day will be carried forward to the following season only.

Not only is this a rare chance to win the ultimate sporting challenge, but the chance to experience driven grouse in its purest and most rewarding form. Guns can expect to shoot circa 50 brace.

Tickets cost £2 each – available in books of 20. The draw will take place on 10 December 2013, so there’s a only a few days left to bag yourself an early festive treat . Proceeds of this draw will support the work of the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

To buy your tickets contact Hugo Straker, email: hstraker@gwct.org.uk or tel: 01620 830230.

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Notes to editors

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust is an independent wildlife conservation charity which carries out scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife. We advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitats. We employ 22 post-doctoral scientists and 50 other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies. The Trust is also responsible for a number of Government Biodiversity Action Plan species and is lead partner for grey partridge and joint lead partner for brown hare and black grouse.

For information, contact:

Playfair Walker
Telephone: 0131 445 5570
Email: richard@playfairwalker.com