Arbigland Estate - Dumfriesshire

Good sporting birds are offered from mid October through to late January. The ideal bag size for a driven day on Arbigland Estate being 125 / 150 shown over a mixture of drives.

Unlike many shoots focusing primarily on one species it is often possible to shoot a varied and mixed bag at Arbigland:

  • Two of the drives, Thurlstone and The Walled Garden gives guns the opportunity to stand and shoot on the beach - a little different and a lot of fun!
  • The Cistern Wood and Mrs Sweeny's show tall testing birds...
  • Both Pheasant and Partridge are put to wood with reared Mallard over two ponds.
  • Driven days can incorporate some fantastic driven Snipe shooting where the "bangs are plentiful and the returns low" !
  • Being coastal there is prime access to inland Goose shooting for both Pinkfoot and Greylag Geese.
  • Evening Duck flights for Mallard, Teal and Widgeon on fed flight ponds also make for thrilling sport.
  • During the harvest season, the shoot has prime ground for Pigeon shooting; various bags over the last 4 seasons range from 50 – 135.
  • Several Walked Up - Mini Driven days shooting circa 50-70 birds a day along with Rough shooting for a good mixed bag are also available.
  • Salmon and Sea Trout fishing and Foxhunting with the Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Foxhounds can all be arranged in season.
The House on the Shore provides the perfect sporting lunch venue and you can allow us to cater for all your needs while you focus on the sport!

The ancient Barony of Arbigland comprises farmland, woodland and foreshore on the Solway Firth coast bounded by the River Nith near Dumfries in the south west of Scotland.

 

The House on the Shore Self Catering Accommodation

The House on The Shore

The House on the Shore is situated on Arbigland Estate and enjoys stunning views over the Solway Firth to the Lake District, the large holiday house sits in a most private and tranquil setting over a mile away from any public road. The property is set amongst an oasis for wildlife encompassed in the Nith Estuary National Scenic Area and guests are ideally situated for spotting the local inhabitants.  

This beautiful Scottish house has been beautifully furnished and decorated to create stylish and comfortable holiday accommodation and is sure to be the scene of a memorable luxurious break enjoyed with family or friends. With oil central heating and open fires dispersed throughout the house, you can be sure of a warm and atmospheric stay with winter evenings spent relaxing around the roaring fires. Should you wish, a cook may also be provided. 

Accommodation (7 bedrooms / Sleeps 16) comprises:

  • Ground Floor:
    Reception hall, study with TV and open fire, drawing room with open fire, dining room with French doors to terrace and shore, kitchen/breakfast room, cloakroom. Billiard room with french doors open to garden.
  • First Floor:
    Master double suite with four-poster bed and en-suite bathroom (bath with shower over), children’s twin bedroom, twin bedroom, 2 double bedrooms, twin (bunks) bedroom, 2 bathrooms.
  • Attic floor:
    Twin bedroom, bathroom, double bedroom with bathroom ensuite
  • Staff wing with resident housekeeper
House on Shore Accommodation Tariff
  • Bed and Breakfast - £45 per person per night
    Dinner, Bed and Breakfast - £75 per person per night.
  • Book this accommodation for your Shooting Holiday using our Booking Form.

For Guns wishing to stay at The House on Shore: 

  • From Dumfries/ the North, South and East.
     Take the A710 Solway Coast road out of Dumfries. Go through Islesteps and New Abbey (note the village shop on your left). When you get to Kirkbean follow signs to Arbigland and Paul Jones Cottage so go left into the village then right by the kirk. Follow this road for about a mile out of the village, go up a hill and take the second left signed to Canabony and the House on the Shore. You are now on estate roads, please drive slowly and mind the potholes! Go past the farm at Canabony down a slope and round a bend to the right. Take the next left by a cedar tree at the back of the big house signed House on the Shore and Shore Cottage. Follow the drive down remembering to hoot on a steep bend and the front door is the first door on the right, more parking round the back.

  • From Stranraer and the West
     Get off the A75 at Castle Douglas and follow the A745 to Dalbeattie. From Dalbeattie take the A710 to Kirkbean then follow the directions as above.

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