Partridge shooting tips to ensure you can handle an Englishman or red legged partridge with aplomb. Mike Yardley imparts his partridge shooting knowledge
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Arbroath Smokie Scotch Eggs recipe
As a travelling private chef, I have been able to visit some of the world’s most extraordinary food stores, from the stalls that pop up in the sun-dappled squares of…
Sporting Artist: Tim Scott Bolton
From the Himalayas to the Andes to Arctic Russia, Tim Scott Bolton has journeyed through some of the world’s least travelled places. Yet from an artist’s point of view, he…
High days at Belvoir
It’s a rare thing to find, that balance of history and modernity; opulence and functionality, but sitting atop a hill in the eponymous vale, Belvoir Castle does just that. The…
Best Shirts For Shooting
Having the right kit is vital to a successful day’s sport. Feeling comfortable is key – not just in terms of movement and temperature but looking the part. Before you…
Sporting Diana: Lucinda Ticehurst
An ‘L’ plate was stitched on to my hat silk when I rode my first Shetland. At five years old I thought this stood for ‘Lucinda’ but it wasn’t long…
Binoculars for precision vision in the field
Do you need a rifle scope for a day’s sport on the hill, a spotting scope to count game, or a set of high-performance binoculars to simply enjoying breathtaking scenery?…
The garron – the workhorse of the Highlands
The garron pony is as much a symbol of Scotland’s sporting heritage as it is a modern working animal, doughtily getting to places that the Argo can’t reach, and a…
Blackcock leks – a spectacular spectacle
My visit to the northern Pennines begins with a magical mystery tour of a grouse moor in Upper Teesdale that is home to a staggering variety of birdlife including the…
Best Caps For Shooting
The Field is packed with useful guides to essential sporting kit. Be sure to check out our round-ups of the best cartridge bags, best shooting coats, best shooting gilets and…