Kingcott Gundogs

Richard Claydon - has been managing pig farming facilities for over 15 years. He bought the Banscol croft at Rogart in 2001 and, since then he has been breeding, training and trialling, his own gundogs as a hobby.

Richard has won a number of major National gun dog trials and has built up a solid reputation in this field as a result. Richard specializes in provision of gundog breeding and training. The Kingcott stock has been specially bred for natural game-finding ability and ease of training.

Also at Rogart, our Banscol Kennels has been purposely designed and completed in July 2006. Since then the kennels have received considerable amount of interest and has already boarded many pets.

Kirsty wife of Richard and mother of his two children. Prior to moving to Scotland, Kirsty had worked for a local vet in the south of England. As such, she has had considerable experience in working with, and caring for domestic animals.

Kirsty is the stalwart of the croft and essentially cares for the livestock, assists in basic training and tends their own gundogs when Richard is away.

Kirsty is the Kennels manager and will ensure your pet is treated as a VIP during their stay at Banscol.