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for the customer when they feel confident to take the next step.” A full range of country sports is already


available to experience at the SCSTG website, www.countrysportscotland.com Visitors to the site can search locations and sports across Scotland, and the site also contains information on offers and accommodation. There is even an exclusive section


on ladies’ events, which, Victoria Brooks says, is a sector enjoying considerable growth: “Women are becoming more interested in shooting than ever before and we will be having ladies’ days in the future.” SRPBA Chief Executive Doug McAdam is a vocal advocate of estates utilising their potential for country sports. As a founder member and funding partner of the SCSTG, the SRPBA is throwing its weight behind the initiative. He said: “Country sports are vital to the


rural economy, especially in fragile rural areas. This step is to be applauded as it’s imperative that we recruit a new generation of enthusiasts. We have world-


We want to break down barriers and encourage everyone to try field sports and experience the great outdoors Victoria Brooks, SCSTG Project Co-ordinator


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class sport in this country – the envy of the world – and many SRPBA members are already providing the facilities for these sports and activities. “The SCSTG’s work in promoting country sports is aimed at increasing the professionalism of the way they are managed. Their efforts are to be applauded and supported – and the SRPBA will continue to do just that.” LB


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Robin McEwen


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