
About A.C.E Target Sports
The A.C.E Experience
Hello and welcome to A.C.E Target Sports! We’re passionate about creating a fun, inclusive, and eco-friendly adventure experiences here on the Isle of Skye. Whether you’re new to archery, axe throwing, airgun range or clay shooting, or just want a memorable day out in nature, we’ve got something for everyone. Our team is here to make sure you feel safe, have fun, and leave with great memories!
We are based on a piece of land that consists of 10 acres (just under 40.5m2) of Birch, Alder and Hazel woodland with a burn running through it, teaming with wildlife. A.C.E Base 2.0 is built to be fun in all weathers, with sustainability at its core.
Our carefully constructed team, led by Owner and head Instructor Matt, is experienced and trained, with a keen eye for safety and fun. A.C.E team makes visits to A.C.E Base memorable and warrant a return, not forgetting the three A.C.E Dogs – Buster, Blaze and Laoch!
A.C.E Base 2.0
Reopened in Spring 2023 after a complete refurbishment, this unique 10-acre woodland site is built almost entirely from recycled materials. Enjoy stunning views, a cozy atmosphere, and eco-friendly power from solar, wind, and hydro sources.
Clay Shooting at Eilean Iarmain
Experience Clay Target Shooting on the Isle of Skye at our brand new range located at Fearann Eilean Iarmain. Based in the south end of the Isle of Skye, known as the Garden of Skye, this spot boasts some of the most scenic land on the Island.
A.C.E Team
The A.C.E Target Sports Skye team is led by founder Matt, an experienced instructor with over 25 years of experience instructing outdoors around the world, and includes skilled members like Steve, Melanie, James, and William, who bring diverse expertise in outdoor activities.
A.C.E Timeline
2013
A.C.E began in April 2013 as Armadale Activities in the grounds of Armadale Castle estate in south Skye, offering fully personalised Target Sports adventures.
2016
In 2016 the opportunity to relocate to a woodland paintball centre just outside Portree came about and the business was rebranded as A.C.E Target Sports (Armadale Corporate Entertainment). Paintball stoped on 2018 and was replaced by Airsoft, but the decision to change direction was taken to improve and rewild the environment on the base.
2020
Once we moved away from Airsoft, A.C.E Academy (Adventure- Conservation- Education) was founded. Involving the local community and particularly schools in the rewilding and management project in the former Paintball woodlands at A.C.E. This exciting element of the business aligns more closely with the rescourceful off grid and up cylced ethos of the centre.
2022
Our A.C.E HQ Base underwent a complete refurbishment in Autumn & Winter 2022 reopening in Spring 2023 for an exciting new era of Target Sports and Adventure on the magical Isle of Skye
A.C.E Experiences
Rain or shine, we offer high quality, fully instructed Archery, Axe Throwing, Air Rifle Shooting and Clay Target Shooting in two of the most perfect locations for outdoor adventure activities in Scotland.
Mobile Unit
Our purpose built Mobile Activty unit can bring the Targets to you! Country fair, Gala or wedding function! All our mobile activities are fully risk assesed and insured. Make your events extra fun with A.C.E Target Sports.
Venue Hire
Are you looking for a venue with a difference for your event? Maybe it’s a meeting or a birthday, a hen party or a community event. Do you need a location for a photoshoot or filming project? This is your place!