County champion Hugh Simpson, of Wick Old Stagers, receives one of his trophies from retired Deputy Lieutenant Jock Campbell (left) at the end of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's annual open shoot. Mr Campbell is an ardent supporter of shooting in the county. Looking on are some of the other trophy-winners who took part in the event at the Wick Old Stagers' outdoor range at the riverside at the weekend. Picture: Robert MacDonald / Northern Studios
County champion Hugh Simpson, of Wick Old Stagers, receives one of his trophies from retired Deputy Lieutenant Jock Campbell (left) at the end of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's annual open shoot.
Mr Campbell is an ardent supporter of shooting in the county. Looking on are some of the other trophy-winners who took part in the event at the Wick Old Stagers' outdoor range at the riverside at the weekend.
Top shots travelled from near and far to take part in the sharpshooter competition which traditionally brings Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's open shoot to an end. The annual event, held at Wick Old Stagers' outdoor range at the riverside, always attracts competitors from throughout the country. This year shooters from the Borders, Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire and Inverness-shire joined local competitors to boost entries to more than 40 – well up on 2022. Picture: Robert MacDonald / Northern Studios
Top shots travelled from near and far to take part in the sharpshooter competition which traditionally brings the open shoot to an end.
The annual event always attracts competitors from throughout the country. This year shooters from the Borders, Edinburgh, Aberdeenshire and Inverness-shire joined local competitors to boost entries to more than 40 – well up on 2022.
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