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Hon. James Boyle and his sister Lady Hersey Boyle, children of Lord Glasgow, grouse hunting on his Knockendon Moor. Date: 1939
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of traditional Scottish grouse hunting in the 1930s, as Hon. James Boyle and his sister Lady Hersey Boyle, children of Lord Glasgow, engage in the age-old sport on their family's Knockendon Moor in Scotland. Dressed in tweed hunting attire, complete with flat caps and shooting sticks, the siblings display a sense of excitement and focus as they prepare for the hunt. The rolling hills and heather-covered landscape of the moor stretch out behind them, providing a picturesque backdrop to the scene. Grouse hunting, also known as grouse shooting, was a popular pastime among the Scottish nobility and landed gentry during this era. The practice involves driving the grouse out of the heather with beaters, while hunters wait in position to shoot them as they fly overhead. The sport requires a great deal of skill and precision, as the grouse are known for their agility and ability to fly at high speeds. This photograph, taken in 1939, offers a glimpse into a bygone era of Scottish country life. The 1930s were a time of relative prosperity and leisure for many in the upper classes, and hunting and shooting were considered essential components of the social calendar. Today, the tradition of grouse hunting continues in Scotland, albeit with increased regulation and concern for the welfare of the birds and their habitats. This photograph serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural significance of this ancient sport in Scottish society.
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