hatsanmad Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Hi guys in looking for info on how to find out were i can go in scotland in the foreshore for free? Im asking this as i was recently told by a friend that there are certain sections of the foreshore on the mainland you could go and shoot for free. But if its true how would i find out were to go and who owns what? Im not expecting anyone to give away there locations just a genral idea on how can i find out and who to ask about this matter. Thanks guys atb hatsanmad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Contact BASC scotland, I am sure they will be able to help or point you in the right direction http://basc.org.uk/basc-scotland/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ok thank you matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Scottish foreshore is crown estate. The bylaw for 'right to recreation' means wildfowling can be carried out between mhwm and mlwm In a lot of places this bylaw has been revoked/over ruled With ever expanding nature reserves and MOD land the places worth visiting are no longer available to the general public for shooting Harbours and port authorities also have the bylaw gone. The few places that are still 'free' are often crowded with folk watching geese stream over 3 gunshots high, hearing the odd fool having ridiculous shots. Like any estuary/marsh/coastline... There are some good places at the right time of year with the right weather but unless you live local recon is obviously a nightmare. If anybody finds themselves up here and would like to experience a flight in a different place...give me a pm and I may be able to take you out for a go. Honest true wildfowlers only though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1muckyboot Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 thats a kind offer aberfowl,shame i,m staying in south wales this season,got sick of being ripped off by guides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowl jon Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 In my experience local knowledge or others experience have helped more than anything else. If you have an area in mind it might be worth just posting it up. The basc do a permit book which think covers some of the shootable reserves and will advise you Yes or No if you ask them if you can shoot a specific area. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatsanmad Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Was thinking of around the aberdeenshire area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Not a lot in Aberdeenshire foreshore wise. You have findhorn bay further up then the black isles...some of which is restricted by NNR LNR and clubs Black isles huge expanse, very lucky to be in the right place without local knowledge. Montrose abit lower down but need permits. Plenty of guides inland around Aberdeenshire though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopax Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 unless it is a designated NNR or similiar most Scottish foreshore is free shooting Next to Aberdeen you have the Ythan for foreshore shooting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberFowl Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 (edited) Ythan wildfowlers do a few permits a few days a week for visiting guns..be aware of seals if you have a dog There is also lossiemouth..be aware of dog walkers Edited September 11, 2014 by AberFowl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.