About The Scottish Gamekeepers Association

The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) represents and unites Scotland’s gamekeepers, stalkers, ghillies, wildlife managers and rangers.

We represent and defend the interests of our members and promote education and best practice in gamekeeping, highlighting the significant contribution our members make to Scotland’s economy, environment, biodiversity and larder.

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Managing Scotland's wild places...

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If you would like to find out the benefits SGA membership brings, or renew now.

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Shooting

Enjoy the best sporting shooting in Scotland & beyond with our insurance cover.

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Stalking

Managing land for stalking and promoting the welfare of Scotland’s iconic species.

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Angling

Stewarding some of the best salmon and trout angling waters in the world.

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Read the full report: Gamekeepers: Conservation and Wildlife SGA Deer Vision- the 10 years ahead

Buy SGA products in our Online Shop

We now have a selection of Gift Bundles, Children's Gifts, Ladies & Gents Clothing, Accessories and Membership Applications now available to purchase in our safe online shop.

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What's Happening At SGA

You can read all the latest news and views from Scottish Gamekeepers Association here.

Views from the Chair

Alex Hogg

Alex Hogg
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Our Annual Silent Auction

Bids can be placed either via email to carol@scottishgamekeepers.co.uk or by downloading and submitting a postal vote form.

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Deadline for bids is Friday 22nd May 2026

2027 SGA Calendar Photo Competition

To celebrate our 30th anniversary in 2027, we are looking for images on the theme of 'three decades of Scottish fieldsports'.

We would be delighted to receive photos showing all kinds of sporting days, on land and river, from 1997 to now. Families, individuals, groups or dogs all enjoying days in the field would be ideal.

Images entered must be 2mb or larger. Both portrait and landscape. images can be submitted. The winning image will be in portrait form as it will be used on the front cover of the calendar.

The winner can choose an item of SGA merchandise and will receive a complimentary copy of the calendar. The 13 runners-up will receive a copy of the calendar, and their images will be used throughout.

T&C's - Images must be 2mb or larger and must be submitted by the 3rd July 2026 to info@scottishgamekeepers.co.uk

The winner will be announced on the 10th July 2026.

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