THE BDS SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND BRANCH
Information on the British Deer Society (BDS) South East Scotland branch including events, news, and contacts.
BRANCH AREA AND COMMITTEE
BRANCH CONTACTS
| Chair | Nick Morrall | chairsoutheastscotland@bds.org.uk |
| Secretary | John Campbell-Smith | southeastscotland@bds.org.uk |
BRANCH AREAS
| Postcode | Area |
| EH | Edinburgh |
| TD | Galashiels |
EVENTS
Date
Events
8th September 2024
Inter-Branch Shoot at Cawdor
8th October 2024
Gun Design and Development from 1770 to 1900
NEXT BDS NATIONAL EVENT
No upcoming events, please check back soon.
NEWS
Branch Updates
On Thursday 27 June, Bisley at Braidwood hosted BDS branch members to shoot in their annual clay pigeon shoot. Weather conditions were challenging with a very strong wind playing havoc with the 50 sporting clays we each got to shoot at.
Results
1st Nick Morrall – set of glasses
2nd Jim Burnett – set of glasses
3rd Noreen Laurenson – set of glasses
4th John Campbell-Smith
5th Calum Abernethy
- On Saturday 22 June 2024 in ideal weather conditions at Lothian & Borders Rifle Club, BDS SE Scotland members shot for the Wilf Cross Trophy. Targets were shot at 100m and 200m from a variety of positions to simulate field use of a stalking rifle.
Results
1st Tony Manktelow – Wilf Cross Trophy
2nd John Campbell-Smith
3rd David Field – Moe Morris Shield for best factory rifle score
4th Steve Baldry
- On 21st May, Ben Harrower gave an exceptionally interesting presentation on the use of drones to observe deer and other wildlife.
- On 5th March, Jimmy Simpson gave a fascinating presentation on deer health and illustrated some of the issues that may occasionally be found. Jimmy agreed to come back again in the future to talk further on deer health.
- On 6th Feb, Ed Bewsher of Edinburgh Rifles and Sporting Goods gave a fascinating presentation on reloading. Ed brought along a comprehensive set of reloading equipment and a cutaway rifle barrel to illustrate the intricacies of chambering a round. He also brought along a selection of rifle powders and primers and talked through how best to utilise them.
- Can any branch members requiring butchery training please contact the Secretary for details of a trainer who can provide 1:1 or 1:2 sessions on demand?
- Can any suggestions for events be forwarded to the Secretary?
- Can any potential venues in the SE Scotland branch area be highlighted to the Secretary?
Many Thanks,
John Campbell-Smith
Secretary BDS SE Scotland Branch
STAY IN TOUCH
If your contact information has changed please make sure to let us know. To update your details simply email membership@bds.org.uk or call 01425 655434.
LATEST NEWS
Skye DVC Project: Pioneering Safety for Deer and Drivers on Skye
The project aims to raise awareness, engage the community, collect data, build partnerships, and influence driver behaviour to improve safety for both deer and drivers. Read the full blog article to find out more and read Scott MacKenzie from Fearnan Eilean Iarmain estate comments on the project which highlights the importance of targeting driver behaviour and awareness.
RHS Tatton Park Flower Show: A Golden Triumph
Discover how the BDS and talented garden designers Alice Meacham and Trudi Robson triumphed at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show with their gold medal-winning “Deer O Deer” display. This innovative garden, blending stunning floral arrangements with thoughtful design and steel deer silhouettes, showcases how to create beautiful, deer-friendly spaces.
Apply Now for Funding to Cover the Costs of Your DSC1 and DSC2 Training (England only)
The Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund is now open for new applications (England only).
Through this fund you may be eligible to receive funding to cover the costs of your DSC1 or DSC2 training with The British Deer Society (BDS). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone hoping to enhance their competency and skills in deer management.
Funding for courses is limited and we would encourage you to apply now if interested.
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