Has the phoenix burned Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 Has anybody been shooting at the old eskdalemuir site since it was closed down ? it just seems a shame if nobody’s using the facilities obviously there’s COVID at the minute ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipper Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 If I remember correctly from an old thread the issue is that range no longer has a RDA in place so can't function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 FCSA have the rights (whatever they may be) and are 'developing' the site. I'm sure covid has not helped progress. There's still some open issues according to the original range developers and operators - Gardners Guns. FCSA have posted no information on their website for months - apparently there's a Farsebook group reporting progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted February 6, 2021 Report Share Posted February 6, 2021 33 minutes ago, Popsbengo said: on their website for months - apparently there's a Farsebook group reporting progress. Last update I saw was on NYE, looked like heavy snow then so imagine its been a bit of a struggle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has the phoenix burned Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 There’s a photo on Fcsa fb page which shows the old caravan has gone and been replaced with a shipping container but there’s a red flag flying at full mast 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John MH Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Only ever shot there once, looked like a great site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, John MH said: Only ever shot there once, looked like a great site. It was pretty good when Gardners ran it so it could be again. The new range in Eskdalemuir village is even better. It's just a very long day for me to drive there shoot and drive home - on the road at 3:45 latest to get to the range for 07:30 ~ 08:00. There's always the possibility of an overnight stay, wallet allowing. What makes it good though is the ambiance; Gardners run a friendly and cheerful range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryh Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Popsbengo said: It was pretty good when Gardners ran it so it could be again. The new range in Eskdalemuir village is even better. It's just a very long day for me to drive there shoot and drive home - on the road at 3:45 latest to get to the range for 07:30 ~ 08:00. There's always the possibility of an overnight stay, wallet allowing. What makes it good though is the ambiance; Gardners run a friendly and cheerful range. Concur, only made it up there once so far, overnight is the only option, but nice facility friendly atmosphere and was a very mixed bag of folks. Covered points for some of it and good potential - 'really' good potential for run and gun with 22rf's Should the World ever bloody open again will make the effort to go back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Ive joined Gardners this year for the first time, and by my reckoning to get there by 7:30AM I'll need to leave at Midnight! So a list of good Local B&B's would be wellcome. PS: If you think thats stupid, I also fish the Rivers Ness and Nairn in the Autumn for Salmon, so the Borders are almost local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has the phoenix burned Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 We stopped at the Eskdale in Langholm, nice people and lovely breakfast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruger7717 Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 It’s been totally refurbished inside and out, new larger covered firing point built, dozens of new steels in place. FCSA UK will be open for bookings as soon as we get the nod from planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Try the premier inn at Dumfries. We used to do an early start from home then shoot all day then over to the premier inn for overnight stay etc . nice view of the valley to 1400 y . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy.223 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 I hear theres going to be opposition from the retreat centre up there, as there will be 3 ranges within earshot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, buddy.223 said: I hear theres going to be opposition from the retreat centre up there, as there will be 3 ranges within earshot. Hear from where? Also, three ranges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistol Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1406140/Buddhist-monks-shooting-ranges-Scotland-Eskdalemuir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazzarM1 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 They must have had the nod in some way as there has been a lot of money spent so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FB66 Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Bizzare I had just read about SD about both ranges, petitions and planning permission etc https://eaccess.dumgal.gov.uk/online-applications/advancedSearchResults.do?action=firstPage https://eaccess.dumgal.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?previousCaseType=Application&keyVal=QE4WO0GBL2W00&previousCaseNumber=20%2F2013%2FFUL&activeTab=summary&previousKeyVal=QKAE11GBHIH00 https://www.change.org/p/elaine-murray-leader-of-dumfries-and-galloway-council-stop-high-velocity-shooting-ranges-becoming-established-in-eskdalemuir Have to say cant wait to go up there and shoot. I hope it gets sorted successfully soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(200x135).jpg.0fd0a94f065c6cb243fdff1b40e0819a.jpg)
.jpg.0972b4e2bdf0b5a4109eb96f2b1b62ad.jpg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.