Angus Barnes
management | FOUNDER & PARTNER
A visionary entrepreneur and custodian of the countryside, Angus Barnes has transformed Loyton from his family’s small, 15-day shoot into one of the UK’s most influential sporting and hospitality enterprises. After twelve years at Bonhams in London – where he rose to become the head of the auction house’s antique arms and sporting gun department – Angus returned to the West Country in 2003 with a bold ambition: to unite the traditions of field sports with modern luxury and sustainable stewardship. Today, Loyton manages six premier sporting clubs, setting the standard for high-end rural hospitality and best practice in the game bird industry. Thanks to Angus’ unwavering commitment to the people and places that make Loyton possible, the business remains true to its roots – family-run, locally grounded and dedicated to the land it serves – while also helping to shape the future of British game shooting with integrity and flair.