Me being me I need to see something like this personally before accepting that these things exist. Found some spoor on a remote landrover track near Strathdon, on the kind of a hill you wouldn’t really climb for pleasure. We were wearing bright reds, yellows and blues!! Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. On the face of it, it's about stalking. There are plenty of these things in the country in captivity and they do escape. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. General advice for walkers is to stick to ridges and established tracks, but avoid the corries where they do the shooting. Later in life he had become a part-time Ghillie for the Letterewe Estate to support the rush of activity in the stalking season. She can answer most things about the estate and local area. Stalking from last week in Aug to 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. Enough people foxing/stalking that I, personally, don’t believe it. Moley, any links? Books. The dog started behaving quite peculiarly, snarling and roaring at nothing obvious. Three estates cover the principal area of the forest. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. There are thousands of acres to explore, and plenty of opportunities for deer stalking, fly fishing or catching wild brown trout. underkeeper at letterewe estate. Must do it again. There’s a six foot stone perimeter wall round this bit and he said he was within a few metres of a very large black cat on top of the wall before he could stop. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. This was over several years whilst working for wind farm companies – staying at a local hotel will give you a good idea of the lie of the land. Well, it wouldn’t be beyond the realms of belief. Visit our beautiful lodges Stalking from last week in Aug to 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. Romach is just a bit beyond bike distance for me to explore properly. Decided to go down to the Loch. Privacy The keepers with him identified it as a young male puma. I think there are even stories of cats being killed/dying and positively identified, aren’t there? Letterewe is accessible only by estate boat, there is no road access. Dartmoor Zoo is very close to the edge of Plymouth btw. Not done the full River Run in years. I spent much of the grouse shooting season roaming about the hills with a dog and was entirely ignored and not peppered with shot. It is in fact a deer forest; an area maintained by the owners primarily for deer stalking. Didn’t get the chance to ask him about big cats I’m afraid . Stalking from last week in Aug to 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. The estate is Letterewe, which is on the further side of Loch Maree. State Stalking Laws Stalking laws criminalize a pattern of conduct in which an offender follows, harasses, or threatens another person, putting them in fear for their safety. Just had a feeling of hundreds of eyes watching me I got the hell outta there & back up the hill as fast as I possibly could. The topic ‘Letterewe estate, deer stalking and mountain biking’ is closed to new replies. As an aside, my father in law took me shooting (clays) near Portlethen. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. We are supposed to have 1 (or indeed a family of them) here in Morayshire, in fact a mate in lossiemouth swears blind he’s had a close encounter with one. The van Vlissingen family took over Letterewe Estate in 1978 and act as the guardians of its 43,000 acres of mountain, glen, stream and forest. Letterewe is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Maree situated on the west coast of Scotland and offers very […] Slioch, Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr – Letterewe Estate. Case Search Tips His ownership of Letterewe estate is widely regarded as having been innovative, open and inclusive. Best to enquire first. He shat himself. Moving home to Aberdeen very soon and looking forward to hitting all the old trails, hopefully without getting eaten. Use the By Party Name search to locate the Court docket sheet for a specific party name. Stalking from last week in Aug to 20 Oct. No stalking on Saturdays or Sundays. Scotland has a rich hunting heritage and is one of the most sought after sporting destinations, attracting hunters, shooters and anglers from around the world looking for a Scottish sporting adventure. done a fair bit of riding with him. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. His overriding memory of this thing he told me was the size and structure of its tail, unmistakably big cat. http://www.outdooraccess-scotland.com/Practical-guide/public/heading-for-the-scottish-hills, Slioch, Beinn Lair and Beinn Airigh Charr – Letterewe Estate. it does seem strange that they’ve not been caught on camera. The same for another reliable friend in the same place. Pop through to Forres some time & i’ll show you a few trails. Choose a link from the list below for state-specific stalking laws, including the definition of stalking as a crime, penalties for stalking offenses, and more. +44 1445 760 207. Last walk of the day with the dog, pitch black. A warm Highland welcome awaits you at stunning Letterewe Estate - your own exclusive retreat in the rugged hills of Wester Ross. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760207 or e-mail barbaraletterewe@tesco.net. Not a mystery. I believe they don’t do the week end, but I would like to ride during the week as well. The party name can be the name of an individual or organization. In near 50 years of wandering the Scottish countryside I’ve once come across an active hunt. Well this thread has become more interesting. Letterewe Estate was owned by the late Paul van Vlissingen and is known as “The Last Great Wilderness” of Scotland. The people who see them and ID them accurately don’t need to shout about it – what good would that do. And there have been documented captures of bodies and live animals too. That was a tough one, real slow going. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. The estate’s friendly staff offer the perfect Highland welcome to a place that, once visited, is never forgotten. Stalking from last week in Aug to 20 Oct. In the village of Aultbea next to the Drumchork Lodge Hotel lived old Mr Bennett, he lived in a small farmstead with a courtyard of barns in a permanent state of disrepair. Not fox, dog, cat or human. The charming town of Torridon is set in a dramatic spot overlooking Upper Loch … he’s shown me heaps I didn’t realise we’re pretty much on my doorstep. Let us help you get rolling over the hills and far away, Julbo Rush Photochromic Glasses Reviewed and Recommended, 2021 Team News: Theo Galy Signs For Sunn French Connexion Racing, 2021 Team News: Mariana Salazar becomes a privateer with Dorval support, This topic has 29 replies, 15 voices, and was last updated. The estate is required by government agency to cull a certain number of deer every year to protect the natural environment from over-grazing and takes only the poorer, sick or older specimens in order to maintain the vitality of the herd. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Much like the Beast of Bennachie there’s been stories of the Morayshire Black Cat for ages. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. No stag, £100 per day. While many people who stalk have undertaken training and successfully completed the DSC at level 1 and level 2, there are many who stalk who have not. The road begins at the edge of the River Ewe in Poolewe before quickly turning on to an unsurfaced estate track that takes you past the stalker’s house at Kernsary and up the hill, through woodland full of deer, to a pier on Fionn Loch, where the estate launch awaits. Fair to say I looked over my shoulder a lot for the next few days…. Presumably he found it difficult to tell the difference between us and deer! Letterewe, Loch Maree, Achnasheen, Ross-shire IV22 2HH, Scotland info@letterewe-estate.com Done the river run and little bits by Romach but not big explore. In the 1830s, Meyrick Bankes, who took little part in public life and was 'of a retiring disposition', bought several large and contiguous properties in north-west Ross-shire to form the Letterewe estate, which was used as a late summer and autumn retreat for shooting and deer stalking. Forum Rules Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. My brother (biology degree) saw a lynx in Rheola forest while he was riding. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. Beinn a’Chaisgein Mor – All land west of Creag na Sgoinne, Creag-mheall Mor and Cadhachan Riabhach, including summit of Beinn a’Chaisgein Mor: Letterewe Estate. It is the perfect retreat for shooting, stalking and fishing parties. No stag, £100 per day. Letterewe Estate, Ross-shire. (Thinking out loud there!). Stalking without accommodation, £400 per stag, stalker included. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. This grand and impressive lodge sits within the Letterewe Estate that stretches over 17,500 hectares and is widely known as ‘The Last Great Wilderness' in Scotland. Cryptozoology is a good one. Stalking not generally a problem from a mountain biking perspective due to the nature of the routes bikes can take. Letterewe is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Maree situated on the west coast of Scotland and offers very […] The Letterewe Accord, an agreement that gave ramblers freedom of access to his estate in exchange for a pledge to respect the land, predated the Scottish Parliament’s own right-to-roam legislation by more than a decade. It has an old 1940s Clyde Police launch that chugs backwards and forwards and that is how you get across. His collie goes absolutely ape shit, barking, snarling, straining to get off the lead. @dahedd – very kind — I’d like to know further round that way more. The location is itself breathtaking, lying at the foot of Mount Siloch where Loch Maree's crystal waters lap against the lodge's private gardens. I always thought I was kind of not bad and he was a regular shooter, so there wasn’t any real competition. In the 1830s, Meyrick Bankes, who took little part in public life and was 'of a retiring disposition', bought several large and contiguous properties in north-west Ross-shire to form the Letterewe estate, which was used as a late summer and autumn retreat for shooting and deer stalking. Letterewe is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Maree situated on the west coast of Scotland and offers very […] The Program works with judges, courts, lawyers, bar associations, nonprofit legal aid agencies, legal self-help centers, libraries and many others to promote coordinated and quality assistance for persons representing themselves in civil legal matters in Michigan. It’s cracking spot, plenty of evidence of camp fires so folk obviously camp there. It stretches over some 17,500 hectares of majestic mountains and beautiful lochs, and is uninterrupted by any surfaced roads or modern developments. One of the party was my wife’s cousin, a keeper for a local estate. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. He told me enough to convince me he’s seen something out of the ordinary. Each of the employees on his Letterewe estate in Wester Ross and at the 2,500-acre Conholt Park estate near Andover has been left £3,300. Opened on 1 … Hmm, big cats. You can still only get to the house by boat. Out running at about 06.30 on an unmade path at the back of the local manse. road and rail, and this enables guests to arrive at any one of the Estate’s properties within 4 hours of leaving Gatwick or any . I agree that (X Files voice) they’re out there but it does seem strange that they’ve not been caught on camera. I’ve met a few parties or small groups over the years – just talk to them and ask their advice on route if you do. Gamies, baillifs and ghillies have always been at least halfway decent to me, despite me trekking all over the place with a half feral dog. If further information is needed, please Login/cookie issues? So dark, totally still, so quiet. I’m pretty good mates with Matt. Ben Mee of Dartmoor Zoo wrote about seeing one standing on a dry stone wall not far from his zoo. Letterewe is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Maree situated on the west coast of Scotland and offers very […] BLACKBURNER. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. Weeks of 30th August – 6th September with up to 3 stags, plus the 6th – 13th September with up to 3 stags. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. Classifieds Rules tip. Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Letterewe is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Maree situated on the west … He was quite convincing. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. If further information is needed, please phone 01445 760207 or e-mail barbaraletterewe@tesco.net, A’Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor(Letterewe) – Upper eastern slopes, both summits and all land to west: Letterewe Estate. We have two prime stalking weeks to let on the Letterewe Estate. Newsletter Settings, Viewing 30 posts - 1 through 30 (of 30 total), Letterewe estate, deer stalking and mountain biking, Premier Partners for Singletrack issues & exclusive subscriber perks, Metcheck MTB Weather Forecasts At A Glance, Singletrack Cycle Of Good Inner Tube Belt, Singletrack Lockdown 2020 426ml Coffee Mug, Fresh Goods Friday 531 – The Homeschool Breakdown Edition, New To Cycling? PAUL van Vlissingen, the billionaire owner of the Letterewe Estate, was still actively enlarging his Highland property interests up until his death in … Just wanted some advice from the locals – I’m planning some MTB rides in the Letterewe estate beginning of October and I’ve been told I could not be very welcome as it’s during the dear stalking season. The older keepers told them that they often find spoor outside the enclosures when the females are in heat – they attract the cats off the moor. We’re not talking aliens or ghosts are we? Perfect peace. Photo 1 of . Gamekeeper was cool, asked him if I could chainsaw some fallen trees in his woods, build what you want was his response. You drop down off the hill side into a huge natural gully. The Lairg Estate benefits from excellent communications by air, . A’Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mor(Letterewe) – Upper eastern slopes, both summits and all land to west: Letterewe Estate. You can still only get to the house by boat. Here we are in Letterewe, a stalking lodge. Letterewe is in a spectacular position on the banks of Loch Maree situated on the west coast of Scotland and offers very […] ... the Lodge retains its original Victorian character. Each of the employees on his Letterewe estate in Wester Ross and at the 2,500-acre Conholt Park estate near Andover has been left £3,300. Gamekeeping. Breathtaking beauty. Otherwise, double rooms about £330 per night, incl packed lunch, tea and dinner. I was suitably impressed. Is there a way to avoid any conflicts? Slioch is the one hill I’ve experienced problems on. Wouldn’t surprise me given the sheer amount of forestry here. And they are very good at hiding themselves at a distance. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Shortly, we'll go out, walk a lot, crawl a bit, spy a stag, kill it, hump it down the hill and sell it to Germany. Did a solo night ride last year. Moley, any links? 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