A way to get rich AND improve understanding of the countryside?

The power of investing in the right people for rural advocacy.

A Fly fishing Wishlist Calendar for 2024

Not long ago, the fly-fishing season started in spring and ended in early autumn. As the leaves started to fall, our rods were stowed away and forgotten through the long torpor of winter hibernation. Not any more...

The Pheasant Cycle, Raptors and Thrushes - A Year In Conservation

2023 has been a strange year for conservation on our little patch of Dumfries and Galloway

Folk Songs and the Luftwaffe War Cry

Why we should adopt some of the Germanic hunting traditions at home.

My Mum's 20 Year Journey to Landing Her First Bonefish

I vividly remember the day my mum bought her first book on bonefish fishing, simply titled ‘Bonefish’. Soon after, she purchased her very own bonefish rod, a Sage Xi2 8-weight. For 20 years, that rod sat dormant in her fishing cupboard in Scotland

Ethical Meat-Eating and the Arancini Incident

Veganism seems to be on the wane but why can't people aim for a middle ground where they eat meat sustainably and ethically?

Stone, Branch & Thorn: The Importance of Boundaries in the Countryside

Drystone walls and hedges are a vital part of our countryside's rich tapestry, both psychologically and environmentally, but what does the future hold for these iconic boundary markers?

The Ultimate Guide to Women's Breeks: Sizing, Styles, and More!

Breeks are a classic piece of shooting kit. Whether you want shooting breeks in moleskin or tweed, with a new style storm cuff or a more traditional buckle, we’ve found them for you.

Deer, Squirrels, and Guns: The Hidden Issues Behind Tree Planting

Creating forests is very often seen as an answer to all our eco-ills, but planting the trees is just the start of the work.

The lure of the (most things) British.

Some musings on British fieldsports and traditions seen through a Norweigan lens.

Give Us the Money or The Curlew Gets It!

How do the big players in the conservation industry get vast amounts of taxpayers' money? Why are the people handing out enormous grants not interested in the fact that the organisations pleading poverty are in reality making eye-watering profits?

The Better Way to Introduce Young Shots to Shooting

We want our children to shoot with joy and pleasure. The first shot and the first experiences are vital for a young girl or boy. My point: start with a 12-bore