Ettrick Forest Archers Selkirk

EFA Harvest Clout
30/08/2026

REPORT:
Following on from the Scottish Albion day two was the Harvest Clout at EFA's home on Philiphaugh Estate.
The forecast heavy rain had arrived over night and the early morning looked miserable but in what seems to have become the norm the rain waited till the archers were togged out in their wet weather gear before deciding to dry up and attempting to poach them. With almost no wind to speak off to use as an excuse it was down to the archers. A very pleasant and humerous day was spent in very good company and it was gratifying to see a number of archers had made the journey to Selkirk to spend the bank holiday wekend.
The clout was found on 6 occasions on the 120yds and 4 on the 180 yds though Donald's was what is termed a scabby clout just touching and no more but never the less a clout. There was abundant food and drink during the lunch break and thanks go to my wife for the mars bar chocolate crispy cake, Helen Horsley for the chocolate Guinness cake and the date banana and walnut cake and also to Paul Ansted for the harvest of Victoria plums .
The shoot off by ends was flagged by Bosco Hazard
Doug Anderson chair EFA
Results of The EFA Harvest Clout Meeting

Ladies’ Double Clout Round Award
Double Clout Elaine Pearson Silver Medal
1st Round Helen Horsley Bronze Medal
2nd Round Christine Mernin Bronze Medal
Gentleman on the 120yd Steve Lester EFA lapel badge
Gentlemen’s Double Clout Round Award
Double Clout John McKellar Silver Medal
1st Round Donald Melvin Bronze Medal
2nd Round Martin Leonard Bronze Medal

Sboot-Off by Ends:
Elaine Pearson by a foot Ladies Silver Medal
Name Donald Melvin by a bow length Gents Silver Medal

Scottish Albion
29/08/2026
The Albion took place at Philiphaugh Estate the home of Ettrick Forest Archers by kind permission of Sir Michael Strang Steel. It was good to see several visitors from south of the border enjoying almost perfect conditions although it did get hot and humid during the afternoon. There was plenty of good humoured banter amongst the archers and at the end of the 80yds Jason was holding a nine hit lead over Paul and Doug had secured the gold sweep money by taking out the cross hairs for the best gold. In the ladies Jo had a one hit over Elaine while poor Lara's only hit was on the wrong target After a short refreshment interval the archers completed the 60yds though Lara retired due to the heat. After the 60yds Jason had added another three hits to his lead. While Elaine had forged ahead with a 18 hit lead in the ladies. After a break for lunch the last leg of the 50yds shoot saw Paul pull back a couple of hits but Jason prevailed while Elaine had a 37 hit lead .Doug showed the full range of his talents by getting the worst white on the last end definitely a case of Yin and Yang

Results of Scottish Albion Meeting

Ladies’ Albion Round Award
Most Hits Elaine Pearson Moriaty Quaich and Large Silver Medal
Highest Score Kathryn Lester Large Bronze Medal
Most Golds Jo Manuel Large Bronze Medal

Gentlemen’s Albion Round Award
Most Hits Jason Fairbairn Moriaty Quaich and small Silver Medal
Highest Score Paul Ansted small Bronze Medal
Most Golds Terry Dakin small Bronze Medal

Other Awards:
Best gold at 80yds Doug Anderson for the gold sweep
Worst white of the last end Doug Anderson for the Freddie Fairfield wooden spoon
Most petticoats William Good Box of Shortbread

some Photos from the weekend Albion and Harvest Clout

Results from today's shoot

Ten archers took to the field on Sunday for a club Qualifier clout in almost perfect conditions. I say almost perfect but there was a tricky intermittent wind which sprang up now andagain.
Mastering the conditions was Jason who won for the gents and Lotty for the ladies. scores on the doors.
GENTS 180yd
Jason 44-102-0
Donald 35-84-2
Adair 26-59-0
Paul 22-46-0
Wullie 15-32-0
Nick 7-14-0
Doug 17-45-0 Retired with 6 arrows to go
LADIES 120 yd
Lotty 3 7-90-2
Milena 4-4-0
Michael shot the 120 but did not take a score. Well done Milena on reaching score circle trying out a stronger bow.

This coming Sunday is the Green Hollow Summer clout hosted by us at the field a good turn out of members is likely

This Sunday is a club clout qualifier again names to Dougie. Let's hope for more than the last one

This Sunday is a club clout qualifier names to Doug

Due to health issues Adair is standing down as Secretary his duties will be taken up by Lara and Doug

Good luck to all the archers at the Celtic. Sorry I am missing it this year

A very successful weekend at the Traquar medieval fare. We put over an estimated 500 people through the come and try earning over £2000 for club funds. Huge effort by those front of house and coaching. Much appreciated by all. Sorry I haven't any photos. Too busy to take any