Expectations vs reality: are we doing our dogs a disservice?

Just how high should we set the bar when we welcome a new dog to the pack? Can unrealistic expectations actually work against us?

How to be murdered but still have time to go fishing.

Saltwater fly fishing can be murder at times. More so if you’re fishing for mullet! But what about this? Here’s a story about angling and friendships with a difference.

Let’s go girls!

94% of UK shotgun licences are held by men. Does this matter? Not necessarily. But with shooting in the political spotlight, it is definitely worth encouraging women who might be interested in shooting to give it a go

The price of Atlantic Salmon

Salmon farming continues to play a dominant role in the demise of the Atlantic salmon and Iceland is the new frontier for a fresh wave of damaging sea-lice and escapees but do Iceland’s salmon fishers have their house in order to challenge Government

Home truths from the grouse butt

Lucky enough to be invited driven grouse shooting? Here's a few nuggets of advice you may not find in the manuals

Riches from rags

RAGS TO RICHES The board rubber struck me just over the right eye. “Wake up Blanning 2,” snarled the scowling face at the head of the classroom. The class turned and sniggered loyally. “Buster”, my English and Scripture master, was one of the few people who physically curled their lip

Episode 17 : Mary Bowman - Deer to Determination

Mary Bowman is an Associate Director at Highland Rural, a firm of Chartered Surveyors based in Dingwall. Mary shares her journey from stalking and working with hill ponies, to becoming a rural surveyor, and the challenges she overcame on the way.

Episode 16 : Lynn Cassells - Fortitude to Food

Lynn Cassells is the co-owner of Lynbreck Croft, a 150 acre regenerative agriculture unit in the Cairngorms National Park. Lynn gives a brutally honest and personal insight into the highs and lows since buying the croft seven years ago.

Lamping lurchers season is around the corner

From June every year I look forward to the coming lamping season. I use this time to reflect on seasons past. this article consists of a few tales from past seasons.

Foxhounds Are The Countryside's Superheroes

To me, Foxhounds are the countryside's superheroes. Their our answer to Spiderman, Batman, and all the others. I think there's even an Antman? But to all us country folk, there's no bigger hero than a well-bred Hound.

Social Media - The Future For Promoting Wild Meat

We need to harness the power of social media to reach new audiences.

A Sweaty Sim Day

As with most things in the countryside, I found out about a ladies simulated game day through word of mouth. Before I knew it, I had a hybrid game/simulated game shoot up near the North Norfolk Coast in my diary.