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Back to our roots
Sustainability-minded mail-order companies are ditching the plastic and returning to the 'old ways', selling bare-rooted rather than potted plants. Ursula Buchan shares her delight
3 min |
July 2025
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Out of ammo
With his war chest depleted and some tempting armour sales on the horizon, Roger Field embarks on a buy-to-sell spending spree to boost his bank balance. But will he prosper?
6 min |
July 2025
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Flora, fauna and a stalker's breakfast
A dawn stalk for deer provides the perfect opportunity to experience offal the way it should be - fresh from the beast and cooked to perfection
7 min |
July 2025
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Walter Winans
The multimillionaire marksman, sculptor, artist, author, horse breeder and Olympic medallist was a truly remarkable character, says Sir Johnny Scott
4 min |
July 2025
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The pick of the pack
Whether it is parading in the main ring at Peterborough or performing on the flags at the puppy show, hounds always rise to the occasion, say Neil and Serena Cross
3 min |
July 2025
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Hard to say, easy to love
From Agiorgitiko to Moschofilero, Greek wines are more popular than ever and you don't need to travel to Greece, nor even to your local taverna, to try them, says Jonathan Ray
3 min |
July 2025
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Country estate of the month
South Sleat, Isle of Skye
1 min |
June 2025
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The power of 'going bespoke'
Offering an unmatched fit and flawless function in the field, there is no limit to the benefits that perfectly tailored sporting kit can bring to the wearer
7 min |
June 2025
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Craftsmanship with soul
Thoughtfully designed and made by hand, Chapman bags are a trusted companion in the field
2 min |
June 2025
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(Don't) think like a trout
Dumbing down and projecting trout-think on to a scarcely sentient fish won't impress it, although it's pretty good at hooking humans
6 min |
June 2025
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The envy of the world
British-trained gundogs are growing in popularity with sportsmen around the globe but what is it about our home-bred dogs that appeals so much?
7 min |
June 2025
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In good Company
The City of London's livery companies are more than simply historical institutions: they are at the forefront of innovation and opportunity
7 min |
June 2025
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An act of beautiful defiance
By naming plants after key figures of Polish history and the Church, the renowned clematis breeder Brother Stefan Franczak helped keep the spirit of his country alive.
3 min |
June 2025
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Something isn't adding up
A series of claims are made in the League Against Cruel Sports' end-of-hunting-season report but there is more to the numbers than meets the eye, as Jim Barrington explains
3 min |
June 2025
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Puppies on parade
Held to thank those who open their homes and hearts to mischievous young hounds until they are mature enough to join the pack, puppy shows are a much-loved cornerstone of the rural summer
7 min |
June 2025
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Masters of their craft
Creating bespoke sporting heirlooms in the making, these highly skilled British artisans are bringing the spirit of traditional craftsmanship into the modern era
7 min |
June 2025
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Lady Glenconner
Princess Margaret's former lady-in-waiting talks to Daniel Pembrey about growing up at Holkham, home delicacies and the smartest sporting traditions
4 min |
June 2025
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Sporting heritage captured in cloth
Incorporating colours and patterns inspired by the surrounding landscape, estate tweeds are a perfect blend of practicality, exclusivity and tradition
8 min |
June 2025
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Caesar Guerini Maxum
Based on a trigger-plate action refined over several decades by Brescian gunmakers, this 30in machine-made 20-bore looks good and shoots naturally, says Michael Yardley
3 min |
June 2025
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It's all in the delivery
An online auction bargain can swiftly turn into a burden if you don’t take postage and packaging charges into account before bidding, cautions Roger Field
6 min |
June 2025
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THE HISTORY OF THE FIELD IN A DOZEN PROBLEMS ROYAL ASCOT RULES
IT WAS 2012 when Royal Ascot decided to get tough: a gleeful farewell to fascinators, rulers at the ready for spaghetti straps, bottom-skimming skirts banished. And the air was heady with suspense.
2 min |
June 2025
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Pyramids in the park
Egyptian iconography can be found throughout our green and pleasant land, from fine gardens and country house landscapes to market squares and public buildings
8 min |
June 2025
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The Cat & Custard Pot
Nestled in the Cotswolds, this quintessentially English pub offers travellers a delightful blend of charm, comfort and hospitality in peaceful surroundings, says Rory Knight Bruce
3 min |
June 2025
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The cherry on top
Decked in perfect blossom, the cherry is the 'loveliest of trees' but ensuring a good crop of its prized fruit is a true labour of love for British producers
6 min |
June 2025
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Art in the field
Zoë Carmichael's Equi Servientes bronzes capture the beauty and spirit of military horses, says Janet Menzies
3 min |
June 2025
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Hawarden Estate
Local delights in historic North Wales. By Charlotte Mackaness
2 min |
June 2025
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On the origin of gundogs
The product of selective breeding over decades or even centuries, Britain's native sporting dogs reflect the rich variety of shooting these isles have to offer
4 min |
June 2025
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The bests of British
A period of intense development for the British gun trade in the 1800s brought advances that would change the face of gunmaking - and shooting - forever
7 min |
June 2025
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A quaint and quirky refuge
From mobile shepherding sentry point to romantic glamping getaway, the humble shepherd's hut has undergone something of a revival - and Neil and Serena Cross are fully on board
3 min |
June 2025
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Canine encounters
Many working breeds are also popular family pets. Gabriel Stone explains how helping owners channel their dog's sporting instincts can be life-enhancing for all involved
3 min |