Top Casters Crowned at the 2026 GWCT Scottish Game Fair The 2026 GWCT Scottish Game Fair welcomed anglers of all ages to compete in the popular Daily Fly Casting Competition, with impressive performances across accuracy, trout distance and salmon distance categories. Held throughout the weekend at Scone Palace, the competition attracted experienced fly fishers and newcomers alike, with a fantastic selection of prizes awarded to the highest-scoring competitors. Day One Fly Casting Competition Winners The opening day saw four competitors take home prizes after outstanding performances in their respective categories. Jill Bowler won a knife set with an accuracy score ...

The inaugural Battle of the Bothy Bands came to a spectacular conclusion at the 2026 GWCT Scottish Game Fair, with Gracious being crowned the very first champions after an unforgettable weekend of live music at Scone Palace. Across three days, six talented bands took to the NFU Mutual Summer Party Stage, entertaining crowds with a vibrant mix of original music and crowd-pleasing covers. From the opening performances by Celtic Spirit and Bruach on Friday, through to Broho and The Midnight Special on Saturday, before Gracious and John B's Daughter rounded off the competition on Sunday, each act brought its own ...

The clay shooting competitions once again proved to be one of the highlights of the 2026 GWCT Scottish Game Fair, with competitors travelling to Scone Palace to contest some of the sport's most respected titles. Across the weekend, shooters competed in a series of prestigious classes, with impressive performances, close competition and worthy champions crowned in front of spectators. Sharon Niven Crowned Ladies Champion The Ladies Championship showcased excellent shooting talent, with Sharon Niven claiming the title and a £1,500 EJ Churchill voucher. Annabelle Kennedy finished runner-up after an impressive performance. Joel Ogden Wins the Douglas Frame ...

A Celebrated Showcase of Scotland's Working Highland Ponies Morag MacDonald, handling Balmoral Pimms on behalf of HM The King at Balmoral Estate, has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Fred Taylor Memorial Award at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair. Held on the final day of the Fair at Scone Palace, Perthshire, the prestigious competition celebrates the skill, training and partnership between Highland ponies and their handlers, showcasing one of Scotland's most treasured countryside traditions. Judged by Alastair Chalmers of Drummond Estates, this year's competition featured an outstanding line-up of working Highland ponies from estates across Scotland. After careful deliberation, ...