Three spectacular Scotland properties on the market now
From modern living on the shores of Loch Ness to breathtaking views across Balcary Bay, The Field chooses three spectacular Scotland properties on the market nowThis restored steading offers a...
View ArticleAoife Bakonyi Byrne, sporting Diana
When not pursuing her career as a vet or role with the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management, Aoife Bakonyi Byrne is renowned in hunting circles as a side-saddle siblingAoife Bakonyi Byrne has...
View ArticleCockerpoo gundogs: the rise of the cockerpoo
Long ridiculed as a passing fad, the cockerpoos appearing at shoots are here to stay, says David Tomlinson, and a cockerpoo club has been established to promote healthy breedingA mix of poodle and...
View ArticleVenison salad niçoise
Make feasting al fresco an occasion this summer, with a game main that puts a twist on a classic. Try Philippa Davis' venison salad niçoise Put a game twist on a classic for your next picnic.Even...
View ArticleLead shot
The leading shooting and rural organisations have issued a joint statement calling for a move away from lead shotThe leading shooting and rural organisations have issued a joint statement.The major...
View ArticleAre virtual property viewings the future for the property market?
Inspecting a potential purchase via PC conforms to social distancing rules but perhaps we need to prepare to distance ourselves from the disaster, says Rupert Bates Virtual property viewings conform to...
View ArticleThe best elderflower cordial recipe
For the ultimate summer drink, follow the best elderflower cordial recipe. Mix with sparkling water for a presse or add to wine or champagne for a stylish summer tippleElderflower cordial can be...
View ArticleWomen’s country clothing: field fashionistas
Rosie Nickerson shines the spotlight on three entrepreneurial spirits who have created successful fashion brands from their homes in the countryA Bella Hoskyns field jacket.Rosie Nickerson meets three...
View ArticleThe not-so-rare harrier breed
The breed’s recognition by the Kennel Club has thrust it into the limelight but, as David Tomlinson explains, in hunt country it has never gone awayWaveney Harriers favours a pack that resembles...
View ArticleGooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes
Philippa Davis' gooseberry, lime and elderflower travel cakes are simple to make and the perfect moreish morselsWho wouldn't be thrilled to receive these miniature mouthfuls as a gift?These gooseberry,...
View ArticleHow to deter magpies
Whether magpies are ruining your lawn or dominating your feed table, if your garden is plagued by them follow our simple tips on how to deter magpiesMagpies can be tricky to deter, so follow our simple...
View ArticleHunting with falcons: in full flight on Dartmoor
Falcons flown by enthusiasts mounted on former racehorses produced thrilling sport against a dramatic backdrop, as Neil Cross discoveredMartin Whitley, Master of Dartmoor Falcons, hunting his falcon on...
View ArticleTrifle opera cake jars with amaretto
Make an al fresco feast an occasion and finish it in style with Philippa Davis' trifle opera cake jars with amarettoThis pud is a play on gâteau opéra and perfect for picnics.With country house opera...
View ArticleTiggy Pettifer, sporting Diana
The tug is the drug, says this fundraiser for the Atlantic Salmon Trust, who works to safeguard this exhilarating sport for future generationsRaised in a sporting family, Tiggy Pettifer caught her...
View ArticleHow to breed gundog puppies: to the litter end
Breeding from your bitch may be satisfying but it is also a big decision, says David Tomlinson, highlighting the issues that you need to considerThe litter of pups born to the writer's springer,...
View ArticlePoached pheasant with herby potato and green bean salad
Put the garden and chest freezer bounty to good use simultaneously, with Philippa Davis' poached pheasant with herby potato and green bean saladHaving organised the freezer and tended to the garden...
View ArticleAdapting old guns for steel
The lead shot vs steel shot debate continues to rage. But does steel really herald the demise of our beloved old guns – or merely a modification? Luke Davison investigatesForcing cones can be...
View ArticlePeach, brandy and raspberry punch
This summer punch is best enjoyed al fresco as a stylish start to a picnic, try Philippa Davis' peach, brandy and raspberry punchPack a pre-made cocktail to get your picnic off to a stylish start.Make...
View ArticleHow to prune wisteria wisely
Wisteria is best pruned twice a year, to keep it under control and flowering more freely. Follow our guide on how to prune wisteria wisely and enliven your walls Good pruning will enhance the beauty of...
View ArticleThree Welsh properties on the market for under £900k
From views to Snowdonia to fishing on the Eastern Cleddan river, The Field selects the best Welsh properties on the market now - and all for the less than £900kThis five-bedroom home in popular...
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