Self catering 3 bedroom cottage in Scotland, Loch Rannoch, Perthshire.
Spectacular location for fishing, shooting and other outdoor activities.

The secluded Dunan Estate is situated on the banks of the River Gaur on Rannoch Moor at the head of Loch Rannoch, Scotland. This is an ideal location for outdoor activity holidays which will appeal to fishermen, sportsmen, walkers and families.

There is an exciting range of outdoor activities to be enjoyed on the Dunan Estate including fishing, shooting, walking, cycling, Munro bagging and bird watching to name just a few or even relax and unwind in the gardens with a good book and the sound of the river gently flowing in the background.

Our 3 bedroom self catering cottage has been recently refurbished and sleeps up to 6 people. Being part of the lodge courtyard it has access to the walled private garden and fenced outer garden which runs alongside the river, making it a very safe place for young children to play.

One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor, should stairs pose a problem for any of your party. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric stove, microwave, fridge and freezer. For the evenings when cooking might be a chore, catering can be arranged or there are a number of local restaurants. In the evenings you can sit by the open log fire in the lounge and discuss the days events, logs are supplied by the estate. There is also a separate laundry room attached to the cottage which has a walk in drying cupboard, two washing machines, a tumble dryer and a large freezer. All cleaning materials, towels and linen are provided. Mans best friend is welcome at Dunan and kennels are available at £25 a week. Internet and cell phone access are available, (Vodaphone).    Our Rates...

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Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout & Pike Fishing

The self catering cottage is situated right on the banks of the river Gaur and offers excellent angling opportunities on two rivers and four lochs. Bank and boat fishing are both available. The stocked brown and rainbow trout run from three to twelve pounds, the wild trout a little smaller. Large pike are also taken on the Gaur close to the Lodge. Fishermen are advised to bring their own fishing rods and tackle. The River Gaur leaves Laidon and heads east through Loch Eigheach to Loch Rannoch, and contains charr, ferrox trout, brown trout and fierce fighting pike.

The River Tummel leaves Loch Rannoch at Kinloch Rannoch and continues its eastward journey through Dunalastair Reservoir. This shallow, fertile loch was created by a hydro dam and contains very large brown trout and some enormous pike. Both the trout and pike on the Gaur can be taken on the fly or on spinners. Trout in the stocked lochs are fly fishing only. Two boats are available in the stocked lochs. There are no catch limits but only one fish per day may kept for consumption.

Resident sportsmen : £200 per week, per party, for all fishing.

Non Resident : £30 per person on stocked loch - £10 per day per rod for fishing on river.

The Estate will let bespoke packages in any combination
of shooting, stalking and fishing by the week or by the day.

Stalking - Red Deer Stags - Red Deer Hinds

Dunan shoots about 50 stags a year, some as early as July, with most being shot from mid September to the end of the season during the rut. Dunan is a hind forest with many more stags on the ground during the rut. Most of the stags and almost all the early ones are shot on the higher ground of Corrie Eigheach. While Dunan does not have the steep hills of the west coast, one is likely to start walking at about 1,400ft and climb up to over 3,000ft. At the start of the day all guests will be asked to shoot at

a target to familiarise themselves with the rifle they will be shooting with and to ensure, to the stalker's satisfaction, that all the guests are competent shots. Safety while out stalking is paramount. The stalker will accompany the guest throughout the day and is always in complete charge.

A guest accompanied by the stalker and using one of the Dunan Estate rifles will not need a license but will have to provide evidence of insurance.

The Dunan Estate has two modern sporting rifles, both equipped with sound moderators and bipods.

A days stalking will begin with a journey up the hill road in an estate vehicle followed by a trip part way up the hill in an Argocat which will also be used to collect the beasts after a successful stalk.

The Red Deer Stag season for stalking red deer stags, runs from July 1st to October 20th each year. Days stalking are available to let at £300 per stag. The Red Deer Hind season is from October 21st to February 15th. This is available to let at £150 per day and one might take one beast or more. The same procedures would apply to the hind stalking as they do for the stag stalking.

Pheasant and Partridge Shooting

The Dunan Estate has been developing the shooting and now offers driven and walked up pheasant and partridge. The Partridge Shooting season is September 1st to January 31st. On the Dunan Estate we start in September with driven days and offer guests days up to 200 birds per day.

The day will be organised by the estate keeper who is responsible for the shoot. You will have four or five drives and possibly a sixth if shooting pheasants. The guns must be competent shots, bringing their own guns and cartridges. A current gun license and insurance must be shown.

Birds are sold at £30 (inclusive of VAT) in multiples of fifty.

Other Outdoor Activities

Walking and hiking - The area has boundless opportunities for walkers and hikers. With 2 Monros (Sgor Gaihre and Carn Dearg) and 2 corbetts on the Estate itself. Cycling - The roads around Dunan offer largely level cycling through some of the most scenic parts of the Highlands. Ranging from the shorter local rides to Bridge of Gaur to more adventurous rides around Loch Rannoch. For the avid cyclist the roads around Dunan will not disappoint. Bird watching - The 10 000 acres of The Dunan Estate encompass varied eco systems providing many differing habitats which encourage a wide range of birds to make the Estate their home or nesting grounds. Hen harriers, osprey, falcons, even golden eagles and many other raptors are all seen here as well as many other LBJ s of interest to birders.

Alternatively you could do Absolutely Nothing - This under rated activity is highly recommended. Far too many of our overstressed visitors have holidays leaving them even more tired than when they arrived. May we suggest a week of pure Highland air, some moderate exercise and hours of doing absolutely nothing, perhaps with a glass of wine or a small dram of Highland Malt. This should have even the most jaded returning home truly refreshed and ready to take up the yoke once more.

How To Get Here

Despite its secluded location on the banks of the River Gaur, Dunan is very accessible, with excellent rail and road access. By car, from the A9 (Perth to Inverness road), take the turning to Calvine & Struannorth, about 1 mile north of the House of Bruar ( large shop on the right) take a right turn to Kinloch Rannoch & Tummel Bridge from where you follow the road to Dunan. If you prefer to travel by train, we can arrange to pick you up from Rannoch Station, which is about 3 miles from Dunan.

For more information or bookings please e-mail us in the first instance

Dunan Estate
Rannoch Station
Pitlochry
Perthshire PH17 2QB

E-mail : Dunan Estate Enquiries

Tel : 01869277218       Mob : 07768990417

Or visit our Website : www.dunan-estate.co.uk