September 2023

Cooler weather encourages day-long walks exploring the remoter areas of Kildermorie. The sight of a rainbow on the final downhill slope ends a perfect day.

Photo: T C Deamer

September 2022

Pointers are a great help when assessing the population of grouse on the ground, thus facilitating correct management decisions regarding the availability of grouse shooting days. Pleasingly, the latest grouse count, ably assisted by Hungarian Vizslas pictured below, showed an encouraging increase over previous years.

Photos: G Buchan

September 2021

The recent extremely dry and hot weather has encouraged the red deer to stay high up in the hills, creating challenging stalking conditions. As the weather becomes cooler with the onset of autumn, they will descend to lower ground in readiness for the rut.

September is one of the best times of year for fishing; the trout are feeding well because of plentiful insect life and subject to water levels, the salmon move up river to spawn.

Photo: L A Duncan

September 2020

SEPTEMBER

As a long dry summer moves into a cooler autumn, fishing remains popular, with some hardy souls prepared to take the plunge afterwards.

Red and Sika deer stalking is under way, with guests appreciating the freedom offered by the open hill following the easing of recent social restrictions.

Photo: A Riding

Photo: T Deamer

September 2019

Early morning mist around Loch Morie creates a tranquil environment for the keen fisherman to enjoy the final weeks of brown trout fishing. [Season ends 6th October]

Photo: H Stefankova

September 2018

The boats on Loch Morie look splendid in their new livery and the stags are coming down from the high ground in anticipation of the rut.

September 2017

The garrons have enjoyed a leisurely spring and summer, grazing the lush pastures and enjoying their freedom. The beginning of autumn signals their return to work - bringing deer carcases from the hill. In order to become reacquainted with the saddle required for this purpose, they are led around the Estate on a regular basis, becoming familiar with more human contact. After a health check by the vet, and new shoes, they can be considered fit for work.

September 2016

Two of the Estate's garrons, Major (left) and Coire (pronounced "Corrie") are seen relaxing by Loch Morie; their seasonal work, retrieving deer carcasses from the hill, begins this month.

Photo: H L Duncan

September 2015

As the stag season gets under way, the mix of sunshine and showers creates its own magic over Kildermorie.

Photo: H. Duncan

September 2014

It's the beginning of Autumn. The chanterelles appear in the woodland and the garrons are shod in preparation for their season’s work.