SHOTGUN/FIREARMS PERMITS

All UK residents bringing their own shotgun or rifle must hold a current UK Shotgun/Firearm Certificate. The former is available from your local police station and can take up to three months to process so it is essential to apply in plenty of time.

If you are using an estate rifle it is not necessary to hold a firearms certificate.

Non UK residents require an Overseas Visitor's Shotgun/Firearms Permit to bring a gun/rifle into Britain, or to buy a gun and ammunition whilst here or to shoot here. We are happy to organise these and require the application form and, if you are coming from Europe, your original European Firearms Licence. Applications must be made at least 8 weeks before your arrival in the UK. Each permit costs £75.

The permit must be signed by the bearer on receipt and will specify the number, description and identification number of the gun(s) it covers. Should the gun or any ammunition be lost or stolen, it is essential that you inform us immediately as we are the sponsors for your permit application. You will need to show your permit on arrival in Britain with your gun and must carry it at all times when shooting.

THIRD PARTY LIABILITY INSURANCE
All guns should have Third Party Liability Insurance cover of up to £5,000,000 per gun in case of any unfortunate accident. You are automatically insured if you are a member of either the Countryside Alliance or the BASC.

CLIMATE
The weather in the highlands can change very quickly, be prepared for wet weather and temperatures ranging from below freezing in the winter to 25 degrees + in the summer.

CLOTHING
Whatever clothing one chooses to wear, three important aspects should be borne in mind - comfort, protection against the elements and an eye for camouflage. Some of the best camouflage in the heather is in fact tweed, so plus 4s or 2s would work very well. But generally, wearing drab colours is fine.

FOOTWEAR
Bear in mind that you will be walking on some rough terrain which is wet, maybe frozen - particularly later on during the season. Options range from stout, leather ankle boots with gaiters through ankle length rubber boots to the traditional calf length wellington boot.
We would recommend waterproof walking boots and gaiters.

COAT
Most guns now wear lightweight Gore-Tex jackets, of which there is a wide choice. They are extremely comfortable, very warm and waterproof.

HEADGEAR
Finally, the hat. Choose a traditional English shooting cap and you won't go wrong.

Itineraries can be tailored to suit your requirements and timings.

Clients can be picked up from Inverness airport by the estate to make the one hour transfer to the lodge.

All of your activities during your stay on the estate are included in the lodge rental.
While at the lodge you will be looked after to the highest standards, all meals and wines will be provided for you by the estate.

Guests who would like to stalk will head out at around 9am each day and the estate can accommodate up to 3 rifles on the hill each day.

There are numerous other activities for the family such as mountain biking, hill loch fishing and the estate is within easy reach of numerous golf courses.

Parties are welcome to stay for part or full weeks.

Other activities on the estate include:
Clay pigeon shooting
Pony trekking
Mountain biking
River fishing (by arrangement) on the river Carron and hill loch fishing
Guided walks
There are also numerous sandy beaches, castles and golf courses nearby.

Alladale is twelve miles from Ardgay in Sutherland, approximately one hour's drive from Inverness airport with its frequent direct flights from London.