How nice to see a weimaraner working.” It was a comment directed to me as a nervous novice in the beating line but I still remember this remark, made by…
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Do you know your raspers from your bowlers? Find out in The Field’s Quiz of The Week 9 March 2026
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Eight signs of high potential in a gundog puppy
Does your gundog puppy match up...find out below
The do’s and don’ts of training gundog puppies
Three key field skills to work on with your puppy 1. Retrieving: Play with an old tea towel with a knot, a tennis ball, anything puppy will run after, grab…
Early spring dinner party ideas for seasonal eating
March is often cold but the sun shines for longer and spring is on its way. So what should you be serving your guests? Pre-dinner drinks A rhubarb daiquiri is…
Rhubarb and rosemary daiquiri
I love how the tart, fruity flavours of the rhubarb balance the bright acidity of lime and warming kick of rum. The rhubarb syrup makes enough for about six cocktails…
How to stop an all-round gundog turning into a tearaway
Do you practise with your all-rounder all summer but find yourself with a tearaway during the season? If so, says Janet Menzies, you've probably exposed your dog to too much…
The Fortingall: a hotel in one of Scotland’s most beautiful glens
Don’t miss: Estate tours taking in the rugged landscapes of Glen Lyon in the comfort of the Fortingall Land Rover or renting e-bikes to explore the local trails. High teas,…
Fancy firearms
Stealth wealth is a thing of the past. Today bling is the thing and with it comes innovation, colour and texture in gunmaking. From introducing vibrant shades into the engraving…
Cosmopolitan sorbet
There are several bartenders across the US who claim to have invented the Cosmopolitan in the 1970s or 1980s, from Cheryl Cook in Miami to Toby Cecchini in New York.…