The Big Shoot Day is Finally Here! | From Suit To Shoot | Episode 12

The journey to Scotland has been incredible and the big shoot day is finally here! In today's video, I finally get to experience my first proper driven shoot, and that means wearing my 5-piece bespoke shooting suit from Henry Poole for the first time! We explore the tradition of a proper English driven pheasant shoot at Craigsanquhar Estate and Birkhill Castle. Gamekeeper George Elliott guides us through this beautiful property as we experience the incredible British tradition. The quality, craftsmanship, and tradition of every element of the traditional shoot has evolved over hundreds of years and is astounding. Everything has its purpose. This can be best seen in the traditional shooting suit made for me by Henry Poole. More than just an example of British craftsmanship at its best, the suit is a functional piece of sporting clothing. The plus fours, the pleats, the pockets, even the tweed patterns themselves, were all specifically designed with performance in mind. They are as functional today as they were over a hundred years ago. And the guns… well, they are simply works of art. But just like the suit from Henry Poole, the guns are meant to be used. The fact that the guns I used are over 50 years old, and could easily last another 100, is testament to the enduring craftsmanship of these incredible Purdey shotguns. With the final drive of the day underway, I couldn’t help but appreciate the importance of the local gamekeepers. Their role is so much more than simply