Orvis endorsed wingshooting lodge offering a quintessential Scottish game shooting experience. Enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding countryside while sampling delicious dishes from our seasonal menus and drinks from around the globe. Both the mansion house and our villas provide luxurious and comfortable spaces for you to relax in during your stay at Craigsanquhar.Craigsanquhar Estate is an Orvis Endorsed Wingshooting Lodge, just 6 miles from the historic town of St. Andrews and home to the quintessential Scottish country house.
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Craigsanquhar has been owned by the McClendon Family since 1999 when it was changed from a private home to a luxury hotel, restaurant, and wedding venue. In 2011, the family welcomed Jason Herkes to the family and to the business. With him came a wealth of knowledge in the Scottish shooting world thanks to his days as a young lad beating on some of Scotland's most prestigious sporting estates. He also took great interest in field trialing dogs having great success with his English Springer "Hill Billy Jimmy" at just 15 years of age.
For several centuries, driven shooting has been the hallmark pastime of the British gentry. Over the last several decades, the Scottish shooting experience has matured to amalgamate quality shooting with exceptional hospitality in the midst of stunning landscapes. At Craigsanquhar Estate you will experience the very essence of Scotland and its heritage.
The pheasant is Scotland's most familiar gamebird and is the hallmark of driven shooting. Although not indigenous to Britain, it has inhabited Scotland for almost 1,000 years likely arriving with the hare and rabbits accompanying the Roman legions. In Scotland they are usually found in woodland, hedgerows, and open farmland with proper cover.
Traditional driven shooting attire of tweeds, wools, and earthen colors are expected, and you should avoid bright colors that will flare the birds. Blaze orange and camouflage are discouraged. The shooting world is becoming more and more open to different styles, but a shirt and tie are always proper.
Reviews (10)
Spence Waddell
Jan 14, 2022
Family Robertson
Dec 20, 2021
Caloom The Pirate
Dec 18, 2021
Jordan McKee
Jun 05, 2021
We cannot thank Craigsanquhar enough for going above and beyond at our wedding last week. Fiona and the team were fantastic, so polite, service was perfect and the food was amazing! One or 2 last minute changes were not a problem for the team and everything ran super smooth and we had a fantastic day with all our guests. Paul Webster the piper played beautifully! Fiona's organisation was truly incredible and she checked in with us at various stages after we had booked and came up with ideas to make a covid wedding special. We also had a lovely stay in the Villa and were hugely impressed with gorgeous rooms and breakfast hamper. If we could give more stars, we would.
Libby Ainsworth
May 31, 2021
Attended a close friends wedding: Brilliant attentive staff, fantastically well run, respected the COVID rules well, seamless service. We felt safe while having the best day celebrating the union of a magnificent couple. A fantastic wedding reception, a big thanks to great team who helped it run so very smoothly. We asked for help with lots of little things (such as: storing excess bags, water for bouquets navigating dietary requirements, and helping us when mobile signal was down) the staff were always eager to help. Thankyou!
Jim Colford
May 29, 2020
Justine Geyer
Sep 30, 2019
Andres Florez
Jan 05, 2019
Stayed her for a friend's wedding and couldn't have been happier. The location, rooms, and amenities are amazing but perhaps what's makes this place special is the incredible staff. Just about everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful time and had everything we needed from food customizations to the shuttle to the airport. I may only get to go to Scotland once and I am glad I got to stay here.
Kerry Dinnes
Nov 13, 2018
Hayley Dinnes
Sep 29, 2018
