Pursuing waders in Persia

21 years ago, I led a group (fully armed) to Iran to shoot snipe and woodcock

Beyond the Hounds: How a ban on trail hunting will impact rural life

Think a trail hunting ban only affects hunts? Far from it; it could unravel rural economies, destroy traditions, and impact everything from local pubs to racing.

Why County Shows Still Capture Britain’s Rural Heart

From 18th-century innovation to modern marvel, find out why attending a county show is the ultimate way to experience British food, farming, and fun first hand.

Creating a Swift City

Sometimes, you just need to ignore the wider world and get on with it.

Return to Tarzan's Pool

The death of my river keeping mentor, Vic Foot, lead to me walking the entire length of 'my river' - the river Test - from source to sea.

Forward-to-the-Land

How a progressive ruralist movement rejected the plough (and completely failed)

The value of wisdom and experience

Want to know why real expertise can't be Googled? Read about the rare wisdom and inspiring stories of four old-school naturalists still protecting Britain’s wild spaces.

Deathbed Curlew

Often understanding the dynamics of a conflict can remove the fog of war.

Shooting a Cayman

Has conservation become too fond of saints? In the second of two Scribehound reflections on Attenborough's centenary, Patrick Laurie asks 'do we still have what it takes to produce his successor?'

Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s Century of Wonder

Sir David Attenborough has been shining a light on the natural world for more than seven decades. In the first of two Scribehound reflections on his centenary, Adam Henson pays tribute to his legacy

Meet Wales’ Rising Star: Bruce Vaughan's First Season

Meet 16-year-old Bruce Vaughan—the rising star of Welsh pointing who’s already scored three wins in his rookie season; discover the family, talent, and drive fueling his progress

Spring’s Wild Soundtrack and a Wedding in Galloway

From mysterious cow noises to floral perfection for a wedding, peek into the vibrant challenges and joys of spring in rural Galloway.