The GWCT Scottish Game Fair

The annual Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust
(GWCT) Scottish Game Fair is once again upon us,
it showcases rural Scotland. It will be held at
Scone Palace, no its not edible, in the county
of Perthshire between the first and third of
July. Over the past 23 years the fair has grown
to be the countries premier countryside event.
Entry price for adults is fifteen pounds and
children at three pounds with free parking. The
entrance gates open at 9:30 a.m and close at
six. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and
enjoy the river views across the Tay

As the GWCT's primary outreach, the Fair
provides opportunities to educate the public of
the benefits of game management and the
importance of game and wildlife conservation.
The Fair is known for its relaxed, convivial
atmosphere, where visitors can try their hand at
clay shooting, fly casting, archery, and much
more.

Pipe bands open the Fair each morning, leading
to the main area, where onlookers can watch the
Fair's crowd-pleasing main events, which this
year include:

• Dog agility tests

• Gundog displays

• Pipe bands

• Celtic drummers

• Dancing displays

• Birds of prey demonstrations

• Sheep racing

• Fly casting demonstrations

• Tug-O-War competitions for both men and
women

Competitions and demonstrations abound at the
GWCT Scottish Game Fair. Gundog competitions
include a team event and a junior handlers test.
Clay pigeon shooting events include ladies,
seniors, veterans, keepers, and juniors
categories. The Yorkshire Clothing Company will
sponsor falconry demonstrations, and eagles,
hawks and owls will also be flown. Fishing
events are fan favourites at the Scottish Game
Fair. Anglers can compete in fly casting events
on the River Tay, or enjoy hourly fly casting
demonstrations between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This year's Fair features some new attractions,
as well. Water Zorbing allows visitors to "walk
on water" in giant, clear plastic balls. HJS
Helicopters will offer 5-minute scenic
helicopter rides. The Fife Foxhounds will return
to the Fair after many years of absence, with the
Fife pack and Hunt Master appearing in the main
ring on Friday and Sunday.

Over 33,000 people attend the GWCT Scottish
Game Fair, many coming in search for unique
items, often at bargain prices, from over 300
trade stands. This year, attendees looking for
gamekeeping, fishing or farming supplies will
find a plethora of choices. Fly tyers, for
example, can purchase specialist, high quality
materials seldom seen in shops. Animal
enthusiasts can buy Chudlyes dog, feline, rabbit
and ferret food offered at special low prices,
just for the Fair.

Trade stands will offer goods from all aspects
of country life, from garden furniture,
shrubbery and custom-designed furniture to
leather, cashmere, lambs wool, velvet, tweed and
silk clothing to made-to-measure clogs, Welly
boots and waders to fine arts and jewellery.

At the catering marquee, which has a licensed
bar, hot and cold plated meals will be available
to fair-goers, and food stands will offer a wide
variety of traditional and non-traditional fare.
Choose from beef and venison burgers, toasted
sandwiches, wild boar kebabs, smoked fish and
spit roast pork rolls. Or try Haggis,
crêpes, tablet and fudges or frozen
yoghurt.

In addition to all the Fair's events and
activities, children will enjoy attractions such
as bouncy castles, a super jumper, Punch and Judy
shows and special GWCT Scottish Game Fair
activities designed just for them

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Scottish Game Fair</a> is held in Perthshire. <a
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Fair</a> celebrates rural Scotland

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