stottycake Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Had a great 2 days shooting last Friday and Saturday, at the above range,as usual Helen and Mark couldn't do enough to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin_b Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Did you stay overnight? Looking for recomendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Premier inn at Dumfries was good when we went to the old range . Decent pub food next door. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCalleja91 Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 What do you do with your firearms whilst staying overnight places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stottycake Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 3 hours ago, martin_b said: Did you stay overnight? Looking for recomendations. Stopped at an air bnb in langholm, about 13 miles from eskdalemuir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incisor Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 Are there fixed targets in place or have to take your own? How far out can you get? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stottycake Posted August 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 20 minutes ago, Incisor said: Are there fixed targets in place or have to take your own? How far out can you get? regards Yep fixed targets from 200 to 940 meters,and gongs at 1450 meters ,but you can take your own,as I do,sometimes there's a gong at a mile as well, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 58 minutes ago, JCalleja91 said: What do you do with your firearms whilst staying overnight places? take it all in a peli case covered in guitar stickers to the room and go to the restaurant with the bolt or as many smaller parts to break the equipment down to . Locks on the case and a bike lock to a radiator etc ?? . What’s others ideas ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted August 30, 2022 Report Share Posted August 30, 2022 1 hour ago, JCalleja91 said: What do you do with your firearms whilst staying overnight places? If you stay in an hotel you can take your firearms into the room. We did but left bolts locked in the car. It's not an unusual thing in the Borders what with all the stalking etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCalleja91 Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Thanks @Richiewand @Popsbengo Only asking as I'm considering an overnighter in Wales and had no idea on what's allowed/accepted. Is it with the hotels consent/knowledge? Or just being discreet with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 Hi there we were just discrete and didn’t attract any undue attention. This was at the premier inn tho . A proper country hotel might have a secure storage place , but once you’ve asked they know what your up to so maybe best to keep quiet. Enjoy your shoot cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popsbengo Posted August 31, 2022 Report Share Posted August 31, 2022 15 hours ago, JCalleja91 said: Thanks @Richiewand @Popsbengo Only asking as I'm considering an overnighter in Wales and had no idea on what's allowed/accepted. Is it with the hotels consent/knowledge? Or just being discreet with it. It depends on the familiarity of the hotel staff with shooting sports. Discrete is best. At the Eskdale Hotel in Langhome it was no problem because it's "normal" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramble basher Posted September 2, 2022 Report Share Posted September 2, 2022 go stalking in the same area if staying usually stop in Moffatt couple of reasonable hotels that offer secure storage couple of decent places to eat i always keep the bolt just for peace of mind b.b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted October 14, 2022 Report Share Posted October 14, 2022 (edited) Eskdale Hotel in Langholm gets a recommendation from us too. Excellent food and ales at fair prices and the staff are very helpful - in fact they helped us carry our guns up to our room and once started breakfast a little earlier than usual for us so we weren't late getting to the range. https://www.eskdalehotel.co.uk https://www.eskdalehotel.co.uk/media/pdfs/Eskdale-Hotel-Food-Menu-langholm.pdf https://www.eskdalehotel.co.uk/media/pdfs/Eskdale-Hotel-Drinks-Menu-Langholm.pdf We particularly recommend their Border Chicken – Char Grilled Chicken breast stuffed with Haggis, wrapped in crispy bacon & our special whisky cream sauce. Served with your choice of hand cut chips or Dauphinoise potato and seasonal vegetables Edited October 14, 2022 by meles meles added links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted January 11, 2023 Report Share Posted January 11, 2023 Are the ranges open again this year? Heading down to the Longtown range next month, but wasn't sure if the main ranges were open again this year at Eskdalemuir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stottycake Posted January 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 I hope so as I've just renewed my membership, The first shoot at eskdalemuir area 4 range, was March last year as the weather is getting a little better by then, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBR Posted January 13, 2023 Report Share Posted January 13, 2023 Been told to wait and speak to Helen on the day. Sounds like an informal range with only so many shoots allowed per year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stottycake Posted January 27, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 1/13/2023 at 11:18 PM, ColinBR said: Been told to wait and speak to Helen on the day. Sounds like an informal range with only so many shoots allowed per year. I received an email today the first 3 dates are 18 Feb, and 4th & 22nd of March, for members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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