On the shoot, we were well looked after by the outdoor pursuits team led by Yuri Yanssen, Gleneagles' Head of Adventure. Below is an article he wrote for the Collections 2025 brochure where he shares why the hotel, with its unparalleled highland location, remains an icon of the British Isles.
For the best part of three decades, I’ve worked in and around country sports - I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have experienced many of the world’s most revered sporting destinations, and in my humble opinion, very few (if any) come close to Scotland. Scotland has it all: a wide range of opportunities with rod, rifle and gun; breath-taking scenery; passionate guides; and fabulous hospitality.
Following its grand opening in 1924, The Gleneagles Hotel fast earned the nickname ‘The Riviera of the Highlands’, with its stunning 850-acre estate and rural-but-accessible location boasting the very best of what Scotland has to offer.
Gleneagles affords guests the chance to explore the Highlands like no other hotel in the country and with a two Michelin-starred restaurant, Andrew Fairlie; three world-class 18-hole golf courses; a shooting school suited to all abilities; falconry and gundog school; state-of-the-art equestrian school; and exclusive access to some of the very best salmon fishing, deer stalking and bird shooting, Gleneagles continues to draw a truly international audience.
Perthshire is a magical location in the heart of Scotland and coupled with the cherished and long-standing relationships forged between our Country Pursuits Team and neighbouring landowners, who share the Gleneagles vision and love for the great outdoors, field sports flourish.
These relationships allow our guests to set foot on several of Perthshire’s most coveted sporting estates, where they can go in search of a rich array of species, as well as experience differing landscapes and challenges. It’s important to add that when it comes to shooting live quarry, our ethos is centred on safety and sustainability.
So, whether you dream of an adrenaline-filled day in the heather-clad mountains in pursuit of Scotland’s ultimate gamebird, the grouse; or want to experience the thrill of salmon fishing on fabled rivers; or you fancy the challenge of a full day’s hill stalking after stags, you’ve come to the right place. Our team look forward to hosting you.
Gleneagles Hotel Imagery by Mark Anthony Fox
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