The Midi téléphérique lifts you from ‘chic’ Chamonix into one of the most savage but beautiful mountain wildernesses on the planet: the Mont Blanc massif. I once overheard a member…
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Field interview: Sir Max Hastings
“I burst into tears when heading east on the M4” is not a statement one expects to hear from one of the most celebrated war correspondents this country has produced…
Luxury stationery: a wonderfully sensuous experience
Nothing quite says 'thank you' like bespoke stationery. Letters on high-quality paper make a lasting impression, so update your stationery staples.
Field interview Gareth Wyn Jones
Racing up the foothills of the Carneddau mountains, trying to beat the next rain pulse, my opening question for Gareth Wyn Jones is blown away by a breath – no,…
Seasons greetings – a love letter to postage stamps
One of my first memories is of helping my mother with Christmas cards. My father’s role in this endeavour extended to grumpily signing his name after an inordinate amount of…
Backgammon: a game for pharaohs, kings and spies
To win at backgammon you need luck and a grasp of probability theory. Backgammon has an ancient pedigree, and the game is still thriving today
A sporting paradise on the moorland
Sir Johnny Scott takes an evocative look at the lure of moorland, a utopia high in the heather. The modern Macnab Challenge: bagging a salmon, stag and brace of grouse…
The best British gunmakers of today
As we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, we also celebrate everything British. The British gunmakers have a proud and fascinating history and Douglas Tate has compiled a report of the best…
Red squirrels: how they can be saved
Greys have long outperformed our native squirrels for food and territory. How can we give red squirrels a sporting chance? Camilla Swift investigates
6 of the best places to go shooting abroad
If you feel like it is time to escape, Sarah Fitzpatrick shares the perfect list of overseas destinations to help you plan your next shooting trip