GWCT Scotland

Directions Website Contact the organisation

Leading UK charity conducting conservation science. The place for everything Scottish related.

This page has recently changed from being dedicated to The Scottish Auction to covering all of GWCT Scotland's Events. There are numerous events run throughout Scotland each year which are organised by regional committees from across the country. All of the proceeds from the events are invested directly to the invaluable work of GWCT Scotland. Regions that host events are listed below and they include dinners & auctions, clay pigeon days, golf competitions, shoot walks, social evenings, (Scotland's first Hip flask challenge will be held in Edinburgh in 2018 - look out for it!) and of course, The Scottish Auction itself. Regions that host events:

Edinburgh and South East Scotland
Fife & Kinross
Grampian
Highland
Tayside
West of Scotland

Keep an eye open for events as they are advertised on this page and contact Rory Donaldson at [email protected] for further information on any of the events, if you'd like to donate a Lot to an auction or if you'd be interested in speaking to any of the Regional Chairmen about becoming more involved in the events. Should you wish to provide a Lot for The Scottish Auction please contact Angela Walker at [email protected] who will be delighted to hear from you

03/11/2026

This is more than a raffle prize.

It's a chance to experience one of Scotland's most iconic sporting challenges at the stunning Dalhousie Estate.

🏴 Two Macnabs to be won 📅 28 August 2027 🎟 £75 per ticket ⚡ Strictly limited to 400 tickets

Don't miss your chance to be part of something extraordinary.

Enter now. to find out more and to buy your ticket, visit our website: https://www.gwct.org.uk/donate/raffles/gwct-scotland-macnab-raffle/

30/10/2026

🥊 David ‘Hitman’ Muir vs TJ Craig: the rematch!

After a fantastic fundraising bout in April, David and TJ will go head-to-head again in
Alloa on 27 November.

David is putting himself through an intense training regime, with one goal beyond fight night: to raise
more than £5,000 for GWCT.

👏 A huge thank you to David and TJ for taking this on.

Help David reach his target and support GWCT 👇https://givestar.io/gs/david-hitman-muir-v-tj-craig-rematch

29/10/2026

A stag, a salmon, a brace of grouse all in one day. That’s the Macnab challenge. Could you do it?
GWCT Scotland has teamed up with Dalhousie Estates and John Dickson & Son to give two lucky winners the chance to take a Scottish Macnab on in the Angus Countryside.
£75 a ticket, limited tickets available
28th August 2027
To find out more and book your ticket click on the link: https://www.gwct.org.uk/scotlandmacnab

28/10/2026

A bit of fun on shoot day

A little friendly competition that can make a real difference. 🏆

Add the Scottish Shoot Sweepstakes to your next shoot day and turn a bit of friendly competition into support for vital game and wildlife research.

We’ll provide the sweepstake kit, including game cards, collecting tube, cartridge bags and more, so it’s easy to get involved.

And there are a few extras too:

🍸 A free bottle of Eight Lands Sloe Gin when you sign up
🎟️ Entry into our end-of-season raffle
🏆 A certificate for your shoot room
🍸 Another bottle of Eight Lands Sloe Gin for every £200 raised

Last season, shoots taking part helped raise more than £11,000.

26/10/2026

🎣🦌🪶 Could you land a Macnab?
Two lucky winners will each attempt a Macnab on the Dalhousie Estate on 28 August 2027, accompanied by the estate’s head keeper and under keeper.
The prize: ✅ Two simultaneous Macnab attempts ✅ Dickson round-action sh***un and Alex Martin fishing rod, provided by John Dickson & Son ✅ Estate ri**es for the stalking, if required ✅ One night’s B&B at the Panmure Arms Hotel, Edzell ✅ Packed lunch to keep you going
🎟️ £75 per ticket. Strictly limited to 400. ⏰ Closes 31 December 2026
Buy your ticket 👉 https://www.gwct.org.uk/scotlandmacnab
With thanks to our generous sponsors, The Dalhousie Estates and John Dickson & Son.

23/10/2026

A Lively First Month on Placement in the Lowlands

What a lively first month it’s been for our Scottish Lowland placement students! From building confidence on a 4x4 off-road course and carrying out autumn partridge counts to wading through heather for peat depth surveys, Cerys has already gained an incredible
range of practical conservation experience.

Along the way, there have been memorable wildlife encounters, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, and valuable insights into Scottish environmental policy and land management.

Read Cerys’s reflections on her first month with GWCT. https://www.gwct.org.uk/blogs/news/2026/october/a-lively-first-month-on-placement-in-the-lowlands/

21/10/2026

Make your next shoot day count for conservation. 🎯

Join the Scottish Shoot Sweepstakes and help fund vital game and wildlife research—while bringing some friendly competition to the day. Thanks to our members and supporters, the scheme raised more than
£11,000 during the 2025/26 season.

Sign up and receive:
🍸 A free bottle of Eight Lands Sloe Gin
🎟️ Entry into the end-of-season raffle
🏆 A certificate for your shoot room
📦 A free sweepstake pack with game cards, a collecting tube, cartridge bags and more

Plus, for every £200 raised, we’ll send you a bottle of premium Eight Lands Sloe Gin as a thank you.

Ready to take part? Contact Rory Donaldson at
[email protected] to request your kit.

19/10/2026

Get your artwork in today as the competition closes tomorrow. All the details are on our website www.gwct.org.uk/schoolart The prize giving is on 6th December at Fingask Castle where we host 50-60 children and their families. It is a fun packed day with falconry displays, art workshops, fishing lessons and even lunch - a venison feast - all for free! Good luck 🍀🎨🖌️

14/10/2026

🏴 Win the chance to take on a Scottish Macnab
GWCT Scotland has teamed up with Dalhousie Estate and John Dickson & Son for a truly special sporting opportunity.
Two winners. Two Macnabs. One unforgettable day in the Angus countryside.
📅 28 August 2027
🎟 £75 per ticket
⚡ Only 400 tickets available

Link here and on stories: https://www.gwct.org.uk/scotlandmacnab

11/10/2026

Tickets are going fast for our Highland Drinks & Taste of Game Evening!

⏰18:30 - 21:00
📅19th November
📍The Storehouse, Evanton

As well as great company and exceptional local produce, don't miss an update on the latest work of the GWCT from Dr Nick Hesford, GWCT Scottish Director. Nick will be providing insights into the current research, and practical work being delivered across Scotland by GWCT to support wildlife, habitats, and sustainable land management.

🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://uk.emma-live.com/Highlandtasteofgame

With thanks to our event sponsors, Galbraith and Saffery.

Address

Hopetoun Estates Offices
South Queensferry
EH309SL

Website

https://linktr.ee/gwctscotland

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when GWCT Scotland posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.