The Field
Sport like no other
In the first of a new series, sporting agent Mungo Ingleby reflects on the ever-evolving but enduring appeal of the incomparable Scottish grouse
3 min |
August 2025
The Field
Jimmy Doherty
The farmer, television presenter and rare-breeds champion tells Alec Marsh of his mission to bring Britain’s increasingly urbanised population back to nature
4 min |
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The Field
Sport like no other
In the first of a new series, sporting agent Mungo Ingleby reflects on the ever-evolving but enduring appeal of the incomparable Scottish grouse
3 min |
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The art of grouse
While depictions of Lagopus scotica remained relatively elusive into the early years of the 19th century, this most sporting of gamebirds soon hit its artistic apogee, inspiring generations of painters, sculptors and craftsmen
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All the fun, none of the hassle
For those with land but limited time and capital, allowing someone else to run a shoot there in return for a 'host's day' is becoming increasingly common
6 min |
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Thomas de Grey
While he is best remembered for his record bags and prowess with a sporting gun, Lord Walsingham's achievements extend far beyond the field,
4 min |
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The art of double gunning
Double gunning is one of our greatest sporting traditions but there is far more to it than simply carrying a second shotgun
6 min |
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Lead free and field ready
Embrace the evolution of game shooting with Eley Hawk
2 min |
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The Field
Jimmy Doherty
The farmer, television presenter and rare-breeds champion tells Alec Marsh of his mission to bring Britain's increasingly urbanised population back to nature
4 min |
August 2025
The Field
Gimcrack's greatest legacy
Despite his small size, this game little horse made a huge impression on the racing scene, inspiring the formation of one of the oldest clubs in the world
6 min |
August 2025
The Field
In service with a smile
Charting the restoration of a walled garden under the steady hand of Harry Dodson, The Victorian Kitchen Garden is a delightful slice of gardening history, says Ursula Buchan
3 min |
August 2025
The Field
Disrupting the disrupters
Auction houses are increasingly embracing online platforms, offering keen bargain hunters a more affordable - or even free - way to scratch their itch, says Roger Field
5 min |
August 2025
The Field
City-sized areas of moorland disappearing, new report finds
An area of heather moorland the size of Birmingham is being lost every year, a study undertaken by The Heather Trust has revealed.
1 min |
August 2025
The Field
Art in the field
Whether it is painting or sculpture, authenticity is key for wildlife artist Terence Lambert.
3 min |
August 2025
The Field
The art of double gunning
Double gunning is one of our greatest sporting traditions but there is far more to it than simply carrying a second shotgun
6 min |
August 2025
The Field
A good sight better
Now commonplace on sporting rifles, modern scopes trace their origins back to Colonel David Davidson, an innovative sportsman and soldier, says Mark Murray-Flutter
2 min |
August 2025
The Field
Solution or delusion?
Rewilding advocates believe reintroducing animals such as lynx will boost Britain's biodiversity but the real question is whether there is truly a place for large carnivores in our countryside
7 min |
August 2025
The Field
A point of pride
Whether they are galloping effortlessly over the heather or holding a point to rigid perfection, Britain's pointing dogs are a sight to behold, says David Tomlinson
4 min |
August 2025
The Field
From sport to sofa
Combining temperament and working instinct in a handily compact package, the border terrier is a favourite among families and sporting sorts alike
7 min |
August 2025
The Field
The allure of island life
APART FROM for two hours either side of low tide, the island of Oronsay stands alone off the south side of Colonsay in the Inner Hebrides.
7 min |
August 2025
The Field
A yacht for the ages
From undertaking humanitarian missions to hosting Royal honeymoons, the revered Britannia has a history that continues to captivate millions
7 min |
August 2025
The Field
When a Macnab becomes a Macnot
An attempt at the feat of a sporting lifetime is filled with highs and lows. However, whether congratulations or commiserations are in order at day's end, the journey is truly unforgettable
9 min |
August 2025
The Field
High jinks at Hilldrop
A charity shoot, country fair and auction raise £400,000 for a range of deserving causes
1 min |
August 2025
The Field
The Twelfth, travel and tweeds
While a 1,000-mile drive to the moors calls for reliability over tradition, where your threads are concerned the older and hairier the better, say Neil and Serena Cross
3 min |
August 2025
The Field
Casting a fly in Kenya
An invitation to address the illustrious Kenya Fly Fishers' Club is an honour made even more special by the chance to fish its delightful highland rivers
7 min |
August 2025
The Field
Skinner’s World Cup
Top dogs and their handlers gather for one of Europe’s premier working tests
1 min |
August 2025
The Field
Black grouse lek spotted on North York Moors
Male black grouse relocated from the Durham Dales to the North York Moors are not only performing their spectacular lek but the GWCT now reports that the survival rate of the introduced birds has been good, with only two losses.
1 min |
July 2025
The Field
A canoeing catastrophe looms
As water-sports activities ramp up on our rivers, we need to press home that summer self-gratification should not override the needs of the environment, says John Bailey
4 min |
July 2025
The Field
Thomas Straker
The chef and social media sensation talks to Ed Cumming about going viral, the pros and cons of fame, his deep love of fieldsports and the joy of cooking what you shoot
4 min |
July 2025
The Field
A godparent's promise
Like all rare breeds, true sporting godparents are precious indeed, opening the door to experiences on the riverbank, peg or hunting field that can have a profound impact on both their godchildren's lives and their own
7 min |