Guns with an obedient, well-behaved dog at their side are a select society. But often the story is one of blushing guns, furious headkeepers and naughty gundogs – as Robert…
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Don’t let your hearing hinder you in the field – advertorial
Every shooting sort knows the electric stillness that crackles over the peg before the first drive. “Live on peg” is the call as guns emerge from the shoot bus, laughter…
Holland & Holland: The Royal, simply the best
No sidelock has been more widely copied than than Holland & Holland Royal over the past hundred years. Douglas Tate celebrates the impressive sidelock that has inspired gunmakers worldwide. For…
Country Christmas living room designs
Christmas is the time of year we love to bring the outside in. Fragrant pine trees are decorated with twinkling fairy lights and placed in the corner of living rooms…
Potato, apple and horseradish rosti for festive brunching
Serve this potato, apple and horseradish rosti when you have a full house and a lazy morning to spare this Christmas. Whether you save it as a Boxing Day treat…
Pistachio and cranberry biscotti with spiced hot chocolate dip
These pistachio and cranberry biscotti with spiced hot chocolate dip is a delicious festive treat for when temptation calls. So follow Philippa Davis’ recipe. Make a big batch and save…
Glasgow University Vet Students naked charity calendar 2017
It seems there’s no length the veterinary students at Glasgow University won’t go to for animals in need. They have already chosen a career curing critters. And now in their…
Venison carpaccio, candied pecans and clementine salad
This venison carpaccio, candied pecans and clementine salad will make a fantastically festive starter. With its bright colours and fragrant spices, it is essentially Christmas on a plate. Follow Philippa…
Meat boxes: from pasture to post – at a click
Buying top-quality meat has never been easier. Meat boxes offer ethical choices, a huge variety of high-quality cuts and convenience, as Hattie Ellis discovers. Excellent meat is needed in every…
Hunting in Ireland: touring three Irish packs
Hunting in Ireland is not for the faint hearted, with imposing walls, deep drains and double-banks. Will Cursham takes a tour of three Irish packs, and returns with great tales…