Glen Lyon Red Stag Stalking & Highland Sporting Escape

Upon arrival, your private driver will be waiting at Edinburgh Airport, ready to meet and greet you and the party, then transfer you north to the Old Manse of Blair.

On arrival at The Old Manse of Blair, guests will be welcomed with refreshments before checking into individually designed rooms that combine elegant country-house interiors with contemporary comfort.

The remainder of the afternoon can be spent relaxing beside the fire, exploring the surrounding woodland walks or enjoying a dram from the hotel’s carefully selected whisky collection.

Dinner will be served in the hotel restaurant, where seasonal Scottish produce takes centre stage. Menus feature locally sourced game, Highland beef, fresh seafood and ingredients gathered from the surrounding countryside, accompanied by a carefully curated wine list and fine Highland whiskies.

An early breakfast will be served before departing into the hills of Glen Lyon for a full day of traditional red stag stalking.

Widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest stalking destinations, Glen Lyon offers vast open hills, remote corries and rugged Highland terrain where native red deer have roamed freely for centuries.

Accompanied by experienced stalkers, you will head deep into the glen by vehicle before continuing on foot across the hills in search of mature Highland stags.

This experience is about far more than the pursuit itself. Red stag stalking is one of Scotland’s oldest sporting traditions and offers a genuine connection to the Highland landscape. The silence of the hills, the changing weather and the challenge of moving unseen, form part of an unforgettable day in the glen.

During the autumn rut, you may witness the dramatic sight and sound of stags competing across the hillsides as their calls echo through the mountains.

A traditional packed Highland lunch and refreshments will be served on the hill while taking in panoramic views across the surrounding mountains and lochs.

For non-stalking guests, alternative activities can be arranged, including scenic tours of Highland Perthshire, whisky distillery visits, clay-pigeon shooting, or countryside walks.

Following the day’s activities, you will return to The Old Manse of Blair to relax and enjoy pre-dinner drinks beside the fire before another evening of exceptional Highland hospitality.

After breakfast, you will depart for a full day of salmon fishing on the legendary River Tay. As Scotland’s longest river, the River Tay is internationally renowned for its powerful Atlantic salmon and history. Flowing through some of the country’s most spectacular scenery, the Tay has attracted anglers from around the world for generations and remains one of the finest salmon fishing rivers in Europe.

On arrival at the fishing venue, your experienced ghillies and guides will welcome you and the party. Enjoy some refreshments and a brief introduction while your premium tackle hire is issued. Whether you are an experienced angler or a complete beginner, you and the party will enjoy the unique experience of fishing on the crystal-clear waters of this magnificent river.

Your qualified guides will accompany you throughout your fishing, imparting valuable local knowledge and advice on the best salmon lies and fishing tactics and offering any assistance with casting techniques. The River Tay offers a superb variety of fishing, providing excellent opportunities to encounter fresh-run Atlantic salmon throughout the season.

A riverside lunch will be served during the day, featuring local Scottish produce and premium wines.

After lunch, the fishing will continue, followed by a return to the hotel in the early evening.

After a fun-filled couple of days stalking red stags and fishing on one of Scotland’s big four rivers, enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a leisurely morning exploring the surrounding Blair Atholl countryside.

Optional activities may include visits to nearby Blair Castle, House of Bruar for a little shopping, scenic walks or a private whisky tasting featuring some of Scotland’s finest single malts. You can also take time to enjoy the hotel's peaceful atmosphere and the surrounding Highland scenery before departing for your onward travel.

As your Highland sporting experience comes to an end, depart with unforgettable memories of red stag stalking in Glen Lyon, salmon fishing on the River Tay and the timeless beauty of the Scottish Highlands.