Inspired by the classic Spanish tapas dish patatas bravas, this is my go-to for a winter weekend supper. Braised partridge with chorizo, roast potatoes and aioli Ingredients  Serves 2 Braised partridge…

BLAITHWAITE ESTATE WIGTON, CUMBRIA Blaithwaite House is a Grade II-listed property with 13 bedrooms. The sale includes The Stables – a courtyard development with eight bedrooms – along with a…

Rizzini Artemis Light

This month we look at a Rizzini Artemis Light, a 30in over-and-under built around a sideplated, Ergal alloy-bodied, triggerplate action. It has a single selective trigger, is steel shot proofed…

Peach, brandy and raspberry punch

Is it going to be your 4×4 that has a group clustered around it at picnic time? Will your point-to-point picnic be the ultimate? Follow our advice and you’ll have…

“I have been to so many incredibly dreadful parties and you have to sit next to such boring people. But at the perfect hunt ball no one says ‘How many…

Scottish Land Reform.

We all aspire to having an iconic sporting moment. However sadly we rarely achieve them. It might be the red-letter day when you catch a trout on the mayfly, or…

fishing guide

There is little doubt that the UK offers some of the most fascinating fishing in the most wonderful of settings, if you know where to look. Getting away from life’s…

This pigeon shooting calendar will help you plan your pest control for the entire year. Pigeon shooting can be carried out all year round – provided you are shooting within…

Well-worn but loved monogrammed flannel shoe bags

Question Many years ago, I came into possession of some wonderful monogrammed flannel shoe bags. Sadly, they have been dedicated by moths and I’m been unable to find any replacements.…

racing

Start your year off right by going to a point-to-point this January. Whatever the weather may be you can still head to the field to claim some fresh air and…