Archaology: Two significant lithic scatter sites have been discovered
in the Yarrows area, comprising tools, cores and debitage. Initial findings
suggest a Neolithic settlement in one area, and Mesolithic activity
in the other, only the third such site to be discovered in Caithness.
Further study scheduled for September.
Foot and Mouth: Please be aware that there have been no cases
of foot and mouth found north of Glasgow and that all of our sporting
activities are available as per usual.
Extra goose-shooting has been acquired, to give almost 100% certainty
of having some good goose flights on stubbles throughout most of the
winter.
Duck of many species are in abundance this year, and we have added
more flight ponds to our already extensive range of watery habitats.
Many young successfully reared. Please note that hard winters and heavy
snowfall are rare in the Far North, and wildfowling is superb
right through until the end of the season.
Our cottages have full central heating, and are cosy and comfortable
at all times of year. We have also acquired an extra 1000 acres of conifer
plantation for roe-stalking. Caithness produces some excellent
heads - no charge for trophies.
Bookings now being taken for falconry,
fishing, archaeology and dog-training breaks, with cottage.
North Yarrows cottage now has a custom-built falconry mews containing
6 shelf perches for falcons, various widths. Also 6 perches for hawks.
Plenty of room for bow perches, boxes etc.. A small freezer is available
for food for birds. A large chest freezer for rabbits, which are very
numerous this year.
We now accept most major credit cards
