Scotland Hind Package (Scottish Highlands) | 5 days, 4 nights, 3 hunting days

Overview

Hunt Red and Sika hinds (females) across 7,000 acres of open hill and ancient woodland in the Scottish Highlands. This is stag stalking at its finest - glassing from a ridge, reading the wind, belly crawling through heather, and earning every shot the hard way. At the end of the day, you head back to the lodge for a whisky by the fire.

The stalking ground sits two hours north of Inverness Airport in Sutherland, one of the last true wilderness areas in Britain. The terrain is a mix of open moorland and forestry, offering both technical woodland stalks and longer hill approaches across dramatic, wide-open ground. You'll hunt one-on-one with an experienced local stalker who knows every inch of it.

You'll stay at Garvault House - mainland Britain's most remote hotel, featured on Channel 4's World's Most Secret Hotels. Set deep in the Sutherland wilderness with no other building in sight for 20 miles, evenings are spent around the peat fire in the library or swapping stories from the day over a three-course dinner of locally sourced game and wild trout. All meals and drinks are included - house wines, beers, and spirits - and we're happy to arrange specific bottles on request.

The trip is suitable for up to four hunters and observers. While hunters are on the hill, observers can enjoy guided day tours of the Scottish Highlands - castles, whisky distilleries, wild beaches, and some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in Britain.

SEASON: 21st October -15th February

HUNTING GROUND: Rosal Forest - 7,000 acres of open hill and woodland in Sutherland, the remote far North of Scotland.

NEAREST AIRPORT: Inverness - approx two hours from the lodge, transfer included

PRICES:

Hunter: 5 Days, 4 Nights, 3 Hunting Days

• As many hinds as you can carry

Observer: 5 Days, 4 Nights, 3 Sightseeing Or Relaxing Days

• Without Sightseeing: $1,000 - accommodation, all meals, and free time at the lodge and surroundings
• Sightseeing: $2,000 (see more information below)
• Sightseeing luxury: $3,500 (with our partners at North Coast Explorers)

Accommodation & Hospitality

Guests stay at Garvault House - mainland Britain's most remote hotel, featured on Channel 4's World's Most Secret Hotels. Set deep in the Sutherland wilderness with no other buildings in sight for 20 miles, it's the kind of place most people will never find.

The house is run by archaeologists and feels more like a private home than a hotel. Evenings are spent around the peat fire in the library, or in the drawing room with a dram - there's a piano, board games, chess, and shelves of books if the conversation runs dry (it won't). Dinner is served communally at one long table each night, with locally sourced game, wild trout, and home-cooked food that punches well above its weight.

Bedrooms are individually furnished with ensuite bathrooms and views over the lochs and hills of the Flow Country. The house is off-grid - no cell signal, no distractions, just big skies and brilliant stars. Wi-Fi is available for those who need to check in back home.

Expect a cooked breakfast each morning, a packed lunch for the hill, and a three-course dinner in the evening. House wines, beers, and spirits are included, and we're happy to arrange specific bottles on request.

Example Itinerary

Monday - Arrival Day

• Pick up from Inverness Airport by a member of the Griffin Sporting team
• Drive north through the Highlands, with a stop at a local attraction en route if time allows
• Arrival at the lodge and lunch
• Explore the surrounding ground, zero your rifle, and discuss the plan for the coming days with your stalker
• Three-course dinner at the lodge

Tuesday - Thursday - Hunting Days

• Traditional Scottish breakfast at the lodge
• Pick up a packed lunch and head out to Rosal Forest with your guide for the day
• Observers are collected from the lodge by a local tour guide for the day's excursion
• Return to the lodge in the evening - relax by the fire with a whisky or glass of wine
• Three-course dinner, swap stories from the day over dinner

Friday - Departure Day

• Traditional Scottish breakfast
• Pack up and depart the lodge for Inverness Airport
• If time allows, a stop at a local attraction en route
• Drop off at Inverness Airport

Included

• As many hinds as you can carry!
• All transport, including airport Transfer (Inverness Airport)
• Accommodation (4 nights)
• Food & Drink, incl. (house) Alcohol
• Rifle Hire and Ammo
• Licensing

Not Included

• Flights
• Trophy preparation & export (see more information below)
• Gratuities for your stalker and lodge staff are customary but at your discretion

Trophy Exports

We handle the hard part. After your hunt, we'll prepare your trophy and hand-deliver it to our export partner, who has decades of experience shipping trophies to the US. They manage all the paperwork, USDA documentation, and customs clearance - your trophy arrives at your door, typically within 60 days of your hunt.

Red deer and Sika are non-CITES species, so no special permits are required on the US import side. You'll pay the export company directly for shipping and handling. We'll connect you with them before your trip so you know exactly what to expect.

Observer activities

We'll arrange a local guide to take observers on day trips around the Highlands. There's no shortage of things to see:

• Ardvreck Castle - castle ruin & scenic drive
• Smoo Cave - massive coastal cave 
• Dunrobin Castle - famous castle on way from Inverness
• Varrich Castle - short hike to scenic castle ruins
• Caisteal Bharraich - ancient Iron Age stone tower
• Strathnaver Museum - Highland Clearances history and local culture
• North Point Distillery - whisky/gin tastings and tours
• Balnakeil Craft Village - local crafts, art, and small shops
• Cocoa Mountain - artisan chocolates and café
• Kyle of Tongue - dramatic Highland scenery
• Tongue Causeway - scenic coastal drive
• Ben Hope - iconic northern mountain hike
• Torrisdale Bay - wild, quiet beach
• Castle Mey -  royal residence and gardens on the north coast

Luxury Tour Guides

We have partnered with North Coast Explorers who arrange luxury bespoke tours of Northern Scotland. They will work with you to plan the perfect tour.

Deposit: 50% due to confirm your trip; remaining balance due 3 months before arrival.