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Bruce Reid

Bruce Reid

Blairgowrie ,Perthshire

Summary

Grown up with field sports in my blood . Very passionate and enthusiastic in all country pursuits .

Left Strathallan school in 1986 player rugby for Perthshire for two seasons then went to Edinburgh to study Agricultural.

After collage returned home to farming life . 1991 started to manage Coupar Grange Fishings on the river Isla where I also guide along side my Full time ghillie.

Started to instruct clay and game shooting and did my APSI instructor’s qualification.

Safety qualified

APSI instructor

APSI level 2 coach

Gun fitting qualified

Loading single and double guns

Over 40 years experience .

APSI insured over all clay grounds and out in the field full liability cover .

Full licence .

Holds firearms certificate .

Holds shotgun certificate .

Holds air weapons certificate .

Enthusiastic individual skilled in productive teamwork seeks experience in class leadership. Interprets instruction and learns quickly to achieve tasks to direction. Builds rapport through good communication for positive staff and student relations.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

APSI level 2 Instructor

Self employed
Perth, Perthshire
2025.03 - Current
  • Participated in school events promoting a sense of community within the institution.
  • Utilised latest technology for effective instruction, enhanced on the range sessions
  • Adapted teaching style according to the individual needs of each student thus personalising learning experience.
  • Assessed individual pupil progress and adjusted lessons accordingly for better improvement.

Shooting instructor

Auchterhouse Country Sports
Dundee
2025.03 - Current
  • Fostered positive learning environment by implementing interactive teaching methods.
  • Assessed individual pupil progress and adjusted lessons accordingly for better improvement.
  • Kept parents informed about their child's progress through regular communication .
  • Mentored pupils on academic and personal issues bolstering their confidence and self-esteem.

Fishery manager

Self employed
Coupar Angus, Perthshire
1991.01 - Current
  • Positive work environment with regular team-building activities.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
  • Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
  • Friendly environment were all clients can mix and enjoy there days fishing while making new friends and associates.

Shooting instructor

County Clays
Dunkeld , Perthshire
2012.04 - 2025.03
  • Day to day running at County Clays . Trap maintenance and coarse setting . Working with complete novices to seasoned game shots .
  • Working with Strathallan and Glenalmond schools developing techniques and skills and safety in clay pigeon shooting .
  • Good team player working with others teaching young shots 10 years old right through to adults .
  • Archery and Air gun coaching on corporate basis .
  • Adapted teaching style according to individual needs of each student thus personalising learning experience.
  • Ensured that all safety guidelines were followed during practical sessions reducing risk of accidents.

Provided safe, caring and fun learning environment for students and participants.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Agriculture

Agriculture collage
Edinburgh

GCSEs - Sports science

Strathallan School
Perthshire
08.1980

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Certified instructor license
  • Public speaking
  • Constructive feedback
  • Virtual classroom tools
  • Remote teaching experience
  • Lesson planning
  • Clay pigeon course development
  • Group sessions
  • Student motivation
  • Tutoring
  • Student engagement
  • Health and Safety regulations
  • Team building exercises
  • Course planning
  • First aid training
  • Group and individual instruction

Shooting experience

Shot my first pheasant at the age of ten . Competed to a high standard when in my teens early twenties at Clay Pigeons .

Started game shooting and shot all over Scotland in the 1990 to 2020 where now can be found loading or minding in the field on many Estates all over the UK . Where saftey is key .

Certification

APSI Saftey and gun handling

APSI Level 1 instructor

APSI Level 2 coach / Gun fitting

LANTRA single and double gun loading .

Disclosure Scotland

Timeline

APSI level 2 Instructor

Self employed
2025.03 - Current

Shooting instructor

Auchterhouse Country Sports
2025.03 - Current

Shooting instructor

County Clays
2012.04 - 2025.03

Fishery manager

Self employed
1991.01 - Current

Certificate of Higher Education - Agriculture

Agriculture collage

GCSEs - Sports science

Strathallan School
Bruce Reid