MACNAB CHALLENGE
Stag, salmon and a brace of grouse – between dawn and dusk
“The Macnab Challenge has its roots in the 1925 novel John Macnab by John Buchan. The story follows three protagonists: Sir Edward Leithen, John Palliser-Yeates and Lord Lamancha, all desperate to relieve the ennui that has engulfed them. The solution can only be something devilish, with a dash of daring. Under the mantle of John Macnab, they issue a warning to three Highland estates: within 48 hours they will remove a salmon or stag, undetected, and present it at the door of the house. On this, they stake their reputations and the danger proves innervating.
The modern Macnab Challenge: bagging a salmon, stag, and brace of grouse within one day between dawn and dusk, is derived from Buchan’s tale. It is a thrilling test of sporting skill (with a dash of luck thrown in). The Field’s Macnab Challenge is open to all those who have successfully completed a Macnab within the current sporting season. For those who have done so beforehand, we invite them to join our Macnab Club.”
This is an extract from The Field, where you can find further information.
£1,500 per attempt
Join Us for this year’s Macnab Challenge Week at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle: 5th – 12th September 2026
Experience the ultimate Highland sporting adventure with our exclusive Macnab Challenge Package, including:
- 7-night fully catered stay at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle
- Three Macnab Challenge attempts throughout the week, guided by our estate ghillies
- Full catering throughout your stay, including:
- Full Scottish breakfast
- Picnic lunch
- Afternoon tea and cake served at 4pm
- Exquisite 7-course evening dinner
- Use of estate rifles and shotguns, with all ammunition included
- Fishing tackle available on request
- House wine served with dinner each evening
- Tour of Isle of Harris (on request)
- Limited availability.
To secure your place, please contact us directly to book. For more details & pricing, view our brochure.