Sporting activities

The location of Weiroch offers the field sportsman a wonderful choice of deer forests, grouse moors and lowland ground shoots within easy driving distance. The Lodge provides ideal accommodation for small parties of stalkers, shooters and fishers. If required, we can liaise with local guides, keepers and ghillies to help arrange these sports on your behalf. Although the Lodge is usually let on a self-catering basis, part or fully catered lets can be arranged which may be advantageous in order to devote more time to your chosen sport. Daily housekeeping and laundry is also available – see details of these services on the Availability page. For stalkers and shooters, the Lodge is equipped with police-approved gun cabinets and drying facilities for outdoor clothes. Additionally, for fishermen, a secure 6-rod holder and access to a deep freeze is provided.
Please note, no dogs are allowed in the Lodge, however kennels are provided for dogs that are accustomed to this type of outdoor housing.

Deer Stalking:
Morayshire is renowned for the number and quality of deer. Depending on the season, stalking would be for roe-buck and red stag up to medal class, or doe and hind. Costs involved vary considerably with top quality heads commanding high premiums, although during the winter months cull stalking can be just as challenging at a fraction of the outlay.

At Weiroch, we can arrange for professional guides to accompany stalkers on a one-to-one basis and a suitable package will be tailored to fit your needs. For stalkers undertaking Deer Stalking Certificate Level 2 most of the guides are qualified accredited witnesses. We can also arrange for the use of “estate rifles” for beginners or those without deer legal weapons. Stalking can be for just one day, several in succession, or spread over a weeks stay

Deer Stalking seasons in Scotland

Shooting:
At Weiroch, we can arrange shooting packages to suit small parties. Opportunities for formal driven shooting will be limited but, for groups of 4 to 6 guns, walked-up game days or shooting over pointers can provide challenging sport with bags of 10 to 50 head. Quarry varies according to season but may include pheasant, partridge, hare, (both grey and white) rabbit, grouse, ducks or woodcock.

For wildfowlers, the Moray coast gives access to some of the finest duck and goose shooting in the UK and we can help organise guides or arrange packages to suit your requirements. Shooting can be for just one day, several in succession, or spread over a weeks stay.

Game Shooting seasons in Scotland

Fishing:
The River Spey is one of Scotland’s most prolific salmon and sea trout fisheries, attracting fishermen from all over the world. Weiroch itself is situated adjacent to the middle section of the Spey giving easy access to this part of the river. The Lodge offers perfect accommodation for small groups of fishermen. Rod holders and deep freeze facilities are available and, if required, we can provide picnic hampers so you can spend more time enjoying your sport – see catering details on the Availability page.

Although local estates control most beats, day and weekly permits to fish on parts of the Spey, its tributaries and other nearby rivers are available from local angling clubs and some estates. Alternatively, wild and released trout fishing is available on many local lochs and lakes. The nearby Glen of Rothes Fishery provides excellent stillwater bank fishing, and on the Glenlivet Estate, a short distance away, wild brown trout fishing can be enjoyed. On most trout lakes, equipment is available for hire if you don't have your own.

Sea fishing, either beach casting or from boats hired by the day is available along the Moray Firth. Fully equipped boats offer chartered trips from a variety of locations with fishing for most salt water species including Cod, Pollock, Ling, Mackerel, Skate, Halibut, Conger eel and Shark.

Fishing Seasons:

* River fishing not generally allowed on Sundays by tradition.