"My heart is in the Highlands chasing the deer." Robert Burns

The history of deer stalking at Corrour dates back to 1834 and it remains one of the few places in Europe today where the hunter can encounter the pleasures of bygone age. The size and topography of Corrour means it offers spectacular and panoramic views in every direction but present a range of stalking terrain suitable for all. You will regularly encounter, prior to the rut, groups of between 30 and 100 adult males from which selection of a suitable animal can be made.

People who stalk in the Highlands of Scotland have become enchanted by its spirit. Stalking celebrates the challenge and the exercise more than the shot, which makes Corrour the perfect destination. Stalking at Corrour is well organised and particular care is taken to provide a memorable experience. The Estate lies at the centre of the Mid–West Association of Deer Management Groups and has deer forest on every boundary. The policy of the estate is to continually improve the quality of the herd through selective culling and the trophy stags are those who have seen better days.

The unique and rugged landscape and its native wildlife enhance your experience on the hill. Corrour is rich in wildlife because so few people live here. The opportunity to see rare wildlife such as golden eagle or the antlers of a stag appearing are unforgettable. At Corrour you can experience the wilderness.

Red and roe deer are the most common but there are also smaller game animals such as red and black grouse, mountain hare, duck and snipe. Shooting for small ground game can be arranged nearby.

Red Deer

The Highland red deer have evolved over many thousands of years to cope with this arduous landscape and the trophies encountered will be smaller and weigh less than their European cousins. In harsh winter conditions, when the deer congregate on the lower ground you may encounter herds of 1,000 deer. When winter has turned to spring, the red deer can then spread out over the 50,000 acres of Corrour.

In Corrour, the stalking is some of the most dramatic and challenging in Europe. The Stalkers who are your guides, will asses and select a suitable animal to fulfil your aspiration and experience. There are three stages of approaching the stag: walking, then creeping on your knees and finally crawling. You may get wet but once the stag has been taken and the ghillie has brought it down to the glen in true style, all discomforts are forgotten and only lasting memory will remain.

The Red deer stalking season is from 1st July to the 20th October. The most challenging stalking can be in September when the stags are in large bachelor groups, as they are vigilant and ready for the on–going rut. At this time of year the stalking will involve lengthy and strenuous manoevres on the part of stalker and rifle. As the rut commences, the bachelor groups dispers, many into lower ground making the approach easier but no less enthralling as the corries and glens echo to the roars of the challenging stags. The peak period for the rut in the Highlands of Scotland is early October but roaring commences normally around the 26th September. To experience a Highland Red Deer rut is an experience always to be remembered. If your budget is smaller, you can stalk hinds and this is available from late October to late January. This requires the stalker to be selective in removing weaklings and poor quality animals and can provide challenging and interesting stalking often in challenging weather conditions.

Deer ponies are also used on the Estate for carcass retrieval during the stalking season and this can be experienced for a modest additional charge per stag, please ask for further details.

Roe Deer

Until recently, roe deer stalking was maintained by the estate exclusively but now it is possible to hunt a selected number of bucks at Corrour each spring and summer. This is done by early morning and late evening stalking on foot amongst the forest glades of Corrour and occasionally out on the moorland. We also have a number of high seats which hunters can use for a less energetic evening, or just to enjoy the sunset. The roebuck can offer a smaller but interesting trophy.

In the beginning of April the younger bucks are still in velvet whilst the older bucks will be clean; the ideal time for stalking roe buck is May to mid–June.

Corrour Estate Staff are happy to carry out assessments and to assist individuals in their DMQ qualifications.

Deer Management

All deer management at Corrour is undertaken in accordance with best practice and the cull is to maintain the deer population’s balance within a range of desired habitats and in all stalking activities undertaken. The welfare of the deer themselves is paramount.

Corrour – Taste of the Wild

The Estate is rightly proud of our venison and as a licensed game dealer, we produce our own fully traceable range of cuts and products, all prepared to the highest possible standards. These products are available to guests staying in one of our cottages or anyone who wishes to purchase any of our products and have them delivered throughout the UK.

Red Grouse Shooting

Grouse shooting is available from 12 August onwards , over Estate pointers for 2-3 days per week for 2-4 guns. When grouse shooting, the group walk behind the quartering dogs. Only birds being pointed at are shot at. When the dog goes on point, the handler will walk up to the side of the dog and two guns only will walk up to the side of the dog. The dog will be pressed forward on the instruction of the handler and will drop to the flushing of birds. At this, the two guns will have the opportunity to shoot. A retrieving dog will then go in and retrieve the birds.