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SCOTTISH COUNTRY SPORTS
An introduction for visitors.
Scotland has a population of only around 5 million people, and most of this population lives in our major cities and towns. We are fortunate to have huge areas of agricultural land and unspoiled wild areas which have almost no population, making Scotland ideal for country sports of every kind.
Scotland's grouse shooting and deer stalking are renowned throughout the world - the grouse shooting takes place on the dramatic open heather-covered moorland which is unique to Scotland, and the deerstalking may be on the untamed open hills or in our extensive woodlands - both sports are carried out in a way which is unique to Scotland and its sporting traditions.
We welcome thousands of visitors from abroad every year to explore these traditions and to experience the excitement of well-organised sport.
Scotland has more than these two specialities to offer the sportsman and woman: in recent years landowners and shoot managers have seen the value of extending the range of sport available to the visitor and also the advantages of having other attractions to interest wives and partners while they are here.
Scotland's castles and cities have a special atmosphere which mixes a rugged past with a very sympathetic present, and these facilities can be combined with a truly magnificent sporting holiday. In this section, you will find a wide range of sporting experiences which can be enjoyed in Scotland.
Scotland applies a traditional formula to enhance its country sports, and we hope that visitors will appreciate the history and customs which provide high quality sport and a sustainable, well managed environment which is rich in wildlife and dramatic scenery.
SACS is always happy to help members find the best type of sport for them and their budget.
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