Falconry

Falconry near Castle Venlaw Scotland

falconry at auchen castle hotel in scotlandWe are extremely privileged to have an on site Falconry School at our sister hotel, Auchen Castle near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway. Here you can experience the power and grace of many beautiful birds of prey.

The Sport of Kings awaits you! Come and enjoy our falconry experiences and packages and witness our beautiful birds of prey in action.

We have a range of falconry packages for individuals, groups and children:

  • Instructor at the Falconry Centre at Auchen Castle Hotel ScotlandMini Experience
    £36 per person (minimum of 2)  + £30 travel
    Groups of 4 or over will not  need to pay travel
    Approximately 1.5 hours. Minimum age years 8 old.
    This session aimed at people with a natural curiosity. This is a lovely hands on introduction to these beautiful birds of prey and owls, On the mini experience you will start your experience by gaining an understanding of the  birds, you will get to fly a small number of different species of birds of  prey and owls.

    We start off at the flying ground getting you up close and personal with various species, where you will see and learn the different between the species. Then we move on to flying a Harris hawk, we will  explain all about the hawks physical adaptations and how it would hunt it's  prey in this natural environment as it gracefully flying through the trees  and then on to your fist.

    This is truly an amazing experience not to be missed.
  • Half day bird of Prey experience
    £72 per person + £30 travel  for 1 person flying, any more than 1 will to need to pay travel.
    Approximately 3 hours. Minimum age 14.
    Golden Eagles at the Falconry Centre at Auchen Castle Hotel ScotlandOur most popular activity, The half day is providing you with an exciting  insight into the techniques and skills to master these raptors of the air,  with this hands on experience. You will have the chance to fly a number of different species from owls, hawks, buzzard, falcons and eagles you can truly see the differences of all the species.

    To start of with you will learn how to safely handle the birds and tie the falconer's knot. Time will  be spent learning about the birds, their habitat, feeding habits and the equipment needed whilst flying them.

    This is an opportunity to really learn about birds of prey as a falcon swoop down past you at speeds up to 100 miles per hour. This is a chance of a lifetime.
  • Archery
    Group of 1 - 2 £80, 3 - 4 £100. Group of 5 - 30 £150, 31 + £200.
    Approximately 1 hour. Minimum age 6.
    Archery is one of the world's oldest sports. You may not have to shoot for your dinner or even your life but the skills remain the same. Experience of power as the arrow explodes from the bow. With the Archery Experience you'll get to grips with a bow and take in some target practice as you fire your arrows in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

    This can be done one to one, as a couple, a small family group.
  • Display
    £250 - all our demonstrations are tailored to suit the client's requirements, whether it's a country fair, gala, wedding party, team building, corporate entertainment or any other sort of party.
    Frontline Falconry will provide you with an exhilarating flying demonstrations which is Interactive, educational and hands on flying demonstration with birds of prey from around the world, designed to bring our birds as close to the audience as possible and to enthrall people of all ages.

    Our displays and archery have become popular for weddings and other parties. For weddings they add that additional activity which often bridges the period between the end of the ceremony and the reception. It allows guests to come together during this happy time to watch and take part in a bird of prey display. This is ideal for weddings in country houses and other venues including hotels with grounds. Our  displays can take place at the time of the 'photographs' allowing opportunities for the bride and groom to have their photograph taken with a bird of prey.
  • Wedding Ring Delivery
    £190 for a totally extraordinary experience we can arrange for a bird of prey to deliver your wedding rings to you, whether you are getting married inside or outside.
    One of our magnificent birds will swoop down on command carrying a velvet bag containing your wedding rings in front of your friends and family members.

    We can also deliver other items from an engagement ring, key or scroll, if you have any other items just ask and we will see what we can do. Our bird can deliver wedding ring inside and outside. We have a number of owls and hawks that can be used for the ring delivery.
  • Display & Ring Delivery
    £410

All birds subject to availability.

If you are interested in any of these packages or have any further queries please contact us on 01721 720384

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