In this issue

The golden eagle has landed
The king of the Scottish skies is thriving in the Highlands and is now being reintroduced to the Lowlands, reveals Joe Gibbs.

The classical castle
Long neglected, Robert Adam’s little-known Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire, has been joyously revived, discovers Roger White.

Oh valleys of shifting light and changing skies
The dramatic castles, distant horizons and dreich glens of Scotland are beloved by filmmakers, reports Daniel Pembrey.

An art form that makes us think

One of Britain’s greatest living sculptors reflects on a new cathedral project

4 mins

The golden eagle has landed

Already firmly established in the Highlands, these majestic raptors are now being reintroduced in southern Scotland. Joe Gibbs investigates their reception and the repercussions

7 mins

The classical castle

Wedderburn Castle, Berwickshire The property of David Home Miller and Catherine Macdonald-Home | One of Robert Adam’s less familiar commissions, recently rescued from neglect, has a fascinating story to tell about the development of his castle style, finds Roger White

9 mins

Berry unusual

There’s a wealth of juicy deliciousness beyond the standard fruitcage fare of strawberry, raspberry and blackberry. Mark Diacono explores all the other berries we should be growing, too

6 mins

Oh valleys of shifting light and changing skies

The brooding horizons, misty glens and dramatic castles of Scotland make it a mecca for film crews shooting anything from historical dramas to Bond films and sci-fi adventures, finds Daniel Pembrey

7 mins

Why Craft Makes You Happy

Among the design events that Country Life will be hosting over the autumn is one that explores the life-enhancing benefits of the handmade interior, from furniture and lighting to tableware and textiles

1 min

Majestic Scotland

Peace, grandeur and productive lifestyles are all to be had north of the border, as offered by several excellent estates

8 mins

Wall-to-wall brilliance

Inside the early-18th-century walls of Hopetoun House, West Lothian, bold planting schemes and original designs are providing an exciting new use for this 12-acre former kitchen garden, discovers Noel Kingsbury

6 mins

Reaching for the top

IN THE GARDEN

4 mins

‘And your English summer's done'

Deciding to ignore Kipling’s gloomy assessment of August, John Lewis-Stempel and his labrador cool off after a day’s combining with a dip in the stream

4 mins

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