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Shooting suits: how to make sure you look the part
The old Duke of Beaufort once said that the person correctly dressed out in the field is the one nobody notices. When Master wrote those words he was talking about hunting but the same philosophy applies just as well to the shooting line. Of course, he was also writing at…
What to wear grouse shooting
While we cannot improve your natural shooting abilities (although you might like to read George Digweed’s grouse shooting tips here), we CAN advise you on what to wear grouse shooting and how to blend in seamlessly on the grouse moor. Driven grouse shoots are more formal than walked-up shoots. Follow…
Back to basics – how the right base layers can be a game changer
We’re all more than capable of turning up and looking the part for a day in the field but it is what lies beneath that counts. Are your underpinnings less Bear Grylls and more threadbare and chills? Are your thermals, in fact, pants? Done correctly, layering can keep you as…
The gilet – a sporting wardrobe staple
I wonder how many of you reading this are wearing a gilet? A fair few, I’ll wager. From modest, practical origins in the 15th century it has become quite the status symbol, subtly, or not so subtly, announcing one’s social and professional persuasions with its form, fabric and the likely…
Deer stalking: 10 things to take to the hill when stalking
Deer stalking is far more of a challenging day than a day spent on the peg. It also offers incomparable surroundings and almighty views, which change quickly with the weather. (Read my account of stalking red deer in the Highlands.) It is energetic and requires a certain level of fitness.…
Our round-up of the hottest products on the market
This round up includes a comfy dog bed for your beloved canine companion, luxurious praline eggs and a smart washbag to take with you on a weekend escape. OUR ROUND-UP OF THE HOTTEST PRODUCTS WATERPROOF PICNIC BLANKET THE TARTAN BLANKET CO Arm yourself with this recycled wool blanket (in eight…