Do you dream of roe buck hunting in Scotland in beautiful and classic hunting landscapes? In southern Scotland, an exciting hunting experience awaits with a dense roe deer population and the opportunity to harvest truly impressive Scottish bucks, including medal-class trophies. The hunt takes place across more than 8,000 hectares of varied terrain, and after the day’s hunt you can enjoy a comfortable stay at a charming Country House Hotel.
4 days from $1,430
Roebuck Hunting in Southern Scotland
Imagine the morning mist slowly lifting over rolling hills as the roe buck steps out into the first light. In southern Scotland, an authentic hunting experience awaits, where tradition, nature, and quality go hand in hand. Here, you have the opportunity to experience classic Scottish roe deer hunting in an area with a strong and well-managed population. The estate is known for its high-quality bucks and a focused management approach that has ensured both the health of the population and the standard of the hunting for many years.
The Hunt
The hunt is conducted as an exciting combination of stalking and high seat hunting, where you move through the terrain together with experienced local guides, making the most of the natural cover. The terrain is varied and offers a beautiful mix of woodland, open fields, meadows, and small plantations, creating ideal conditions for roe deer while also providing a hunt full of variation and intense moments.
With around 8,000 hectares of hunting ground spread across several estates and an annual harvest of approximately 100 bucks, this is an area with solid hunting opportunities and a well-documented population.
More Than Just Hunting
In addition to roe deer hunting, the area also offers good opportunities for small game hunting
making the destination attractive if you are looking for variety in your hunting experience.
Experience Scotland
The hunting areas are located approximately one hour south of Edinburgh, which is easily reached by direct flights from Copenhagen. Many choose to rent a car, providing flexibility to explore the area both between hunts and during leisure time, but airport pick-up can also be arranged. Southern Scotland is known for its classic hunting landscapes with rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and charming farmland, where nature itself is an experience.
Accommodation
During your stay, you will be accommodated at Dryburgh Hotel, beautifully situated in the area. You will stay in comfortable double rooms with breakfast included, and the hotel provides a cosy base where you can relax after a day’s hunting and enjoy the Scottish atmosphere.
Practical Information
The hunt is organised with a focus on quality and personal attention, and up to three hunters are hosted at a time, ensuring a personal experience. It is also possible for two hunters to hunt together with one guide if you wish to share the experience.
The families aim, when the took over the hotel in April 2007, was to combine the perfect hunting hotel with perfect hunting in a fantastic district. A total hunting experience, where both accommodation and the hunting district has been tailored to the needs of the hunter, and the hunter can enjoy the benefits of our partner’s wealth of experience and the high level of service he...
Read more
Scientific Name: Capreolus capreolus Subspecies: We have not included any of the subspecies of Capreolus capreolus, as the authors dissagree about their status as individual subspecies. Distribution: All of Europe except Ireland, Iceland, Southern Spain and Greece. Roe Deer populations are not common to the Mediterranean islands. Habitat: Roe Deer populations are found today in most terrain...
Read more