Hunting, Shooting & Fishing Gear Across Scotland — For Sale, Swap, Tips & Referrals

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Hunting, shooting, fishing, and fieldcraft are woven through Scotland's rural life — from the stalker on a Highland estate to the angler on a Borders burn, from the family putting food on the table to the sporting gun after a day's driven birds. This is the page for every kind of hunting and sporting gear, service, and know-how across all 32 council areas.

Who should post here

• Upmarket sporting stores and gunmakers selling high-end shotguns, rifles, and country clothing
• Local tackle shops selling fishing rods, reels, lines, flies, and bait
• Independent sellers of catapults, slingshots, and airgun accessories
• Makers of homemade and handcrafted gear — hand-tied flies, leather cartridge bags, wooden decoys, hand-forged knives
• Stalkers, ghillies, and guides offering deer stalking, rough shooting, and guided fishing days
• Estates and shoots advertising let days, syndicate places, and season tickets
• Individuals selling second-hand sporting kit — guns, rods, clothing, optics, dogs' gear
• Hunters sharing tips, advice, and fieldcraft — how to pattern a shotgun, how to read a river, how to build a hide
• Anyone sharing referrals to YouTube channels, articles, books, and online resources covering hunting, shooting, and fishing in Scotland

What belongs here

• Shotguns and rifles for sale (subject to Scottish firearms law — see the note below)
• Airguns, catapults, and slingshots
• Fishing tackle — rods, reels, lines, flies, lures, nets, and bait
• Country clothing and footwear — breeks, jackets, wellies, tweeds
• Optics — binoculars, scopes, rangefinders, trail cameras
• Decoys, calls, and scents
• Working dog equipment — training dummies, collars, leads, kennels
• Handmade and artisan sporting goods
• Stalking, guiding, and shoot-day services
• Wanted ads for specific guns, rods, or kit
• Tips, advice, and how-to guides
• Referrals to YouTube channels, articles, and online resources
• Swap and part-exchange of sporting gear

How to list well

Be honest, be specific, and know the law.

• For firearms — state the type, gauge/calibre, make, model, age, and condition. Remember: all firearms sales in Scotland require a valid Firearms or Shotgun Certificate and transfer through a registered firearms dealer. Do not list anything you cannot lawfully sell. Air weapons require an Air Weapon Certificate.
• For fishing tackle — state the rod length and AFTM rating, reel type, line weight, and condition. Mention if it's suitable for trout, salmon, coarse, or sea fishing.
• For catapults and slingshots — describe the build, band type, and intended use (target, pest control where lawful). Be aware of legal restrictions on use.
• For handmade goods — describe the materials, the maker, and the craft. Photos of the work matter.
• For services — state the location, the species, the season, the price, and what's included (transport, lodging, equipment).
• For tips and referrals — say what the resource covers, who it suits, and why it's worth someone's time. Link to the channel or article.
• Photos — show the item clearly, from more than one angle. For guns, show the proof marks.

A note on the law

Scotland's hunting and firearms laws are strict and specific. Firearms and shotguns require a certificate; air weapons require an Air Weapon Certificate; crossbows have age restrictions; and certain methods of taking deer and game are regulated by season and by law. Fox hunting with dogs is illegal. It is your responsibility to know and follow the law before you list, buy, sell, or take to the field. When in doubt, ask a registered firearms dealer or your local police firearms licensing team. This board does not facilitate any unlawful sale or activity.

From the bespoke gunmaker in Edinburgh to the tackle shop in a Highland village, from a hand-tied fly to a stalking day on the hill, from a homemade catapult to a link to the best YouTube channel on Scottish fieldcraft — every kind of hunting and sporting listing has a home here. Post yours, share what you know, and pass on the good stuff.

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