Make this year’s Christmas celebration one to remember with E.J. Churchill at Seal’s Cove.
Set against the dramatic Aberdeenshire coastline, Seal’s Cove offers a spectacular setting for a Christmas gathering with a difference. Bring together colleagues, clients, friends or family for festive clay shooting, with sweeping coastal views providing an unforgettable backdrop.
From complete beginners to seasoned shots, everyone can get involved, with expert instruction, friendly competition and plenty of festive touches along the way.
Choose from three Christmas packages, from a fast-paced two-hour shoot to a full day combining shooting with a festive two-course lunch.
Each can be tailored to your group, with options including private spaces, additional dining, Champagne receptions, live music and more.
Yuletide Shoot
2 HOURS | FESTIVE SHOOT AND COMPETITION
A lively introduction to clay shooting and a great choice for smaller groups, teams, friends and families.
Start with hot drinks and bacon rolls before heading out for two hours on the stands, with expert tuition, practice and a friendly team competition. No previous shooting experience is needed.
Your experience includes:
- Two hours of clay shooting with professional instruction
- Hot beverages and bacon rolls on arrival
- Festive refreshments, including hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine
- Expert instruction, gun hire and all safety equipment included
- Complimentary E.J. Churchill cap
- Enjoy post-shoot festive drinks and refreshments at the lodge
- 80 clays and cartridges per person
£122
+ VAT per person (Minimum 4 people)
Frost and Fire
3 HOURS | MORE SHOOTING & FLURRY FINALE
Bring everyone together for a Christmas event with a competitive edge.
Frost and Fire gives you more time on the stands, combining expert tuition and practice with friendly team competition before finishing with an exhilarating Flurry.
It’s designed for mixed abilities, so beginners and experienced shots can enjoy the day together.
Your experience includes:
- Three hours of clay shooting across a range of covered, challenging stands
- 1.5-hour practice session with our experienced instructors
- Hot beverages and bacon rolls on arrival
- Enjoy a thrilling flurry to finish
- Festive refreshments, including hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine
- Expert instruction, gun hire and all safety equipment included
- Complimentary E.J. Churchill cap
- Enjoy post-shoot festive drinks and refreshments at the lodge
- 100 clays and cartridges per person
£154
+ VAT per person (Minimum 4 people)
Christmas Classic
FULL DAY | SHOOTING & CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Make a day of it with our most complete festive experience, combining a full day of clay shooting, expert tuition and friendly competition with a two-course Christmas lunch.
Your day begins in the Lodge with hot drinks and bacon rolls before heading out to the stands. With unlimited clays and cartridges and personalised tuition throughout, everyone can take part regardless of experience.
Finish the shooting with a Flurry finale before sitting down to a festive lunch.
Your experience includes:
- Full-day clay shooting across a variety of covered and challenging stands
- Festive breakfast roll with hot drinks on arrival
- Friendly group competitions throughout the day including flurry
- Festive two-course lunch
- Expert instruction, gun hire and all safety equipment included
- Complimentary E.J. Churchill cap
- Seasonal refreshments, including hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine after shooting
- Unlimited clays and cartridges
£224
+ VAT per person (Minimum 8 people)
fire up your festive spirit
Make Christmas Your Own
Looking for something a little different? Build on your chosen package with food, entertainment, private spaces and additional activities to create a Christmas event around your group.
Tell us what you have in mind and our events team will help put it together
Seal's Cove
opening times
Wednesday to Saturday: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Sunday: 10.00 am - 5.00 pm
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Directions
By Road
Use postcode AB12 4SJ. From Aberdeen, take the A92 southbound towards Stonehaven. Follow local signs for Portlethen, Findon, and Seal’s Cove. The entrance is clearly signposted. Parking is available on site.
By Train
Take a train to Aberdeen station. From there, a taxi to Seal’s Cove takes around 15–20 minutes.