About Us
The Ardnamurchan Estate is owned and managed as a family concern and the core of the estate is the working farm.
The history of the area is a long and occasionally bloody one. Highland clans fought along these shores with one another and with Viking invaders and may of the local names celebrate this and have Viking influences. Christianity, when it made the mainland of Scotland, landed here at Camus-na-Ghael where the warrior priest St Columba’s first set foot.
The highest peak in the centre of the Estate, Beinn Hiant means ‘The Sacred Mountain’ and visitors to the Estate can have the opportunity to visit these early settlements and absorb the spirit of the areas turbulent past.
Today the Estate seeks to manage the land with sustainability in mind, not only of our wildlife and magnificent scenery but also of our community and we are proud as a community to encourage visitors here to share our experiences, enjoy our environment and partake in our products.
The Team
Niall Rowantree, Head Stalker/Sporting Manager
Niall leads the sporting management on the Estate and is passionate about deer. He has over 30 years experience in the industry and has managed the Ardnamurchan deer herd for over 20 years. He is a former board member of the Deer commission for Scotland Niall is now a member of the Scottish Natural Heritage transitional Deer panel. He consults and advises on deer management through West Highland Hunting on a number of Scottish and European Estates and is currently involved with Mike Robinson, Master Chef in promoting the sustainable use of wild food. Niall always ensures that your trip to Ardnamurchan is a personal experience and you leave with the fondest of memories in what is a beautiful and inspiring landscape.
Steven Grant, Stalker
Steven is a welcome addition to our team for 2010 and is an enthusiastic deer stalker with a keen interest in deer and shooting. Steven is 22 years of age and has trained as a Deer Stalker since 16 years of age and has an HNC in Game and Wildlife Management from the North Highland College, he is a previous winner of Landbased Learner of the Year and comes for a traditional farming and deer stalking background.
Grant Symmers, Trainee Stalker
Grant is on a 4 year placement with North Highland College studying Gamekeeping and Wildlife Management. Whilst on the Estate, Grant will be taught all the key functions of working on a Highland Estate, customer care and the art of Highland deer stalking. Grant is a real enthusiast and enjoys meeting guests and working with them.
We look forward to seeing you here
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