Last summer a colony of bees took up residence in my attic. I have no wish to harm the squatters, but would like them to change address. They are dormant…
Country House
Fuel: Will a wood-burning stove reduce your heating bill?
Not long after my parents retired to their dream cottage on the fringe of the Highlands, my father announced he was going to build a woodshed outside the back door…
Hardy roses for severe winters
Christmas is a realistic time to think about roses. The days are short, frost hard, wind bitter and this is the time when things that are thinking of dying will…
Luxury: Bags for men
Start 2014 with style. There are some excellent choices from exceptional companies when it comes to shifting your stuff around town. The Field reveals the best luxury bags for men.
Country House library, back in fashion
The Country House library, I am surprised to report, is a room with a future. For the surprise is this: among rich owners in the countryside, the country house library…
Bronze statue of Sefton unveiled
A fitting tribute to brave Sefton
How to banish unwanted ladybirds
Help! We are inundated with ladybirds. For the past few months we have been plagued with swarms of the insects of all different colours. We have had to keep all…
Sporting lodges perfect for a sporting holiday
It's never too early to start planning your next sporting holiday. Whether you want to shoot grouse, stalk roe, land a salmon or hunt new country, Alexandra Henton suggests the…
How to restore and reprint old photographs
I have an old photograph album containing some charming family hunting and shooting photographs depicting a number of days out with several packs and among the coverts. It has been…
How to restore a club fender
The seat of our club fender has been well used over the years by children, party guests and guns reliving the day's shooting. All in all, it's looking rather tired…