Day 1: 4x4 Estate Tour & Ferreting
Experience the trill of ferreting on a highland estate set in the picturesque valley of the Feugh. This is an opportunity to spend some time with a head game keeper "waiting for the rabbits to bolt" in this exciting and often unpredictable sport, accompanied by a knowledgeable and a "safe" pair of hands and our team of eager ferrets! Our outing will lasts approximately 3 - 5 hours depending on light and conditions. Equipment and tuition can also be supplied at a small additional cost.
Relax over a picnic lunch before taking a 4x4 tour with our knowledgeable keepers through Finzean Estate, featuring a wealth of interesting flora & fauna, and a rich heritage from various historic buildings, the agricultural calendar and family link with the Victorian landscape painter Joseph Farquharson.
The farmlands lie mostly in the Feugh valley and there are excellent view points from the North and South where the whole estate can be surveyed. In good conditions the views have to be seen to be believed - from the ships coming in to Aberdeen harbour, the hill tops of Bennachie, Morven and Lochnagar and all the surrounding countryside in between. There is a good chance of spotting a wide variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, buzzards and many of the low ground wading birds.
You will be welcomed by the laird at the estate house with a complimentary coffee or tea and a brief over view of the day ahead.
Day 1 & 2: Overnight Accommodation in the heart of Deeside
We strive to find the best accommodation for our clients, from award winning hotels and estate lodges hidden deep in the glens, to historic castles and cosy B&Bs. Each features its own original charm whilst providing year-round comfort and hospitality.
For example, Raemoir House Hotel, is one of the most beautiful Country House Hotels in the Highlands - A very special place famed for its hospitality for decades. Raemoir is situated in 3,500 acres of Parkland and Forest in Beautiful Royal Deeside -Surrounded by Romantic Castles, but only 20 minutes away from Aberdeen Airport and within easy reach of the City Centre.
Day 1 & 2: A Taste of Deeside - An Evening of Gourmet Dining
Relax in the Oval Ballroom at Remoir House Hotel, filled with an abundance of flowers and lit only with the glow of fire light and candles. It's a wonderfully romantic atmosphere in which to sample the fine cuisine created by Grant Walker and his team of dedicated chefs and which has been awarded 2 AA Rosettes by the AA, a Blue Ribbon from the RAC and recently Very Highly Commended Awards from the HotelReviewScotland.com awards ceremony 2005.
Why not make it an extra special evening by dining in Scottish national dress? We can arrange kilt hire for all the gents in your party and it’s without doubt the perfect surprise for hosts to arrange on behalf of their guests. It also makes for a most enjoyable and memorable evening.
Day 2: A river runs through it - Salmon Fishing in Deeside
Scotland has world famous salmon rivers like the Tweed, Tay, Spey and Dee, many of which have recently been reporting record catches.
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Where better to learn and perfect the finer art of casting a fly with expert tuition and advice provided by a "Ghillie" (tutor).
Your fly fishing lesson can start in the relaxed surroundings of trout ponds before moving onto the river where you can put your new found skills into practice. Your Ghille will always be at hand to guide you over the beat of the river, advise you on where fish are likely to lie, the best tackle to use and - if you are lucky - help you land a fish.
At the end of your day, return to your hotel and relax over a gourmet dinner and a chance to reminisce over your experience on the river. If you wish stay for a few more days, we would be happy to put an itinerary together which meets your requirements.