Beaters assemble at Backmuir for a Partridge shoot

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Beaters assemble at Backmuir for a Partridge shoot

Image: © Des Colhoun Taken: 11 Oct 2008

The "beating" scene is a great source of pain and pleasure but generally considered a healthy pursuit and is much favoured by dogs, especially Spaniels.

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Image Location

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Latitude
57.516103
Longitude
-2.921943