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Scotch eggs: Tom Parker Bowles on the delights of this ‘absolutely magical thing’

Scotch eggs: Tom Parker Bowles on the delights of this

The jury is out as to whether the humble Scotch egg is a snack or a ‘substantial meal’. Either way,
Hen harrier making sound steps towards salvation as dozens of chicks set to be released into the wild

Hen harrier making sound steps towards salvation as dozens of

James Fisher reports on a project helping save the hen harrier. 24 hen-harrier chicks have been reared and released as
One of the great estates in Co Cork is for sale, and in need of a saviour

One of the great estates in Co Cork is for

Penny Churchill takes a look at the Cuskinny House Estate, a house with history and a wonderful location that’s now
Chewton Glen review: ‘I genuinely wanted to stay forever’

Chewton Glen review: ‘I genuinely wanted to stay forever’

Annunciata Elwes visits Chewton Glen, the New Forest gem that’s one of Britain’s best-loved country house hotels. My mother laughed
Joe Gibbs: How we found out the hard way that taking Jack Russells to a golden retriever festival is a BIG mistake

Joe Gibbs: How we found out the hard way that

Oh dear, Joe. Oh dear. It’s said that Alec Douglas-Home was once confounded by a fellow Scot called Menzies because
How to pep up a featureless room with an injection of drama and colour

How to pep up a featureless room with an injection

Nels Crosthwaite Eyre employed a dramatic wallpaper to inject pattern, scale and colour into a converted building in north London.
Aged 17-25 and want to work on a farm? Here’s how!

Aged 17-25 and want to work on a farm? Here’s

Thinking about a career in agriculture or just want to work on a farm but unsure where to start? AgCAREERSTART
My favourite painting: Anthony Mould

My favourite painting: Anthony Mould

The art dealer Anthony Mould chooses a rarity: a human portrait by Stubbs. Anthony Mould on ‘James Stanley’ by George
17 simply magical properties, from castles to cottages, as seen in Country Life

17 simply magical properties, from castles to cottages, as seen

Our round-up includes some truly incredible estates, ancient cottages and utterly charming commuter homes. Wigtownshire — £9,500,000 A spectacular coastal
How to stop a dog chewing things, by A-list dog trainer Ben Randall

How to stop a dog chewing things, by A-list dog

Almost all puppies have an urge to chew things, but it usually passes as they mature. But what if it
Hellifield Peel Tower: The miraculous revival of a medieval tower in Yorkshire

Hellifield Peel Tower: The miraculous revival of a medieval tower

Hellifield Peel Tower in North Yorkshire was not so long ago a decaying shell. Now, this medieval peel tower has
The gardens of Melbourne Hall: A spectacular outdoor space 500 years in the making

The gardens of Melbourne Hall: A spectacular outdoor space 500

The gardens at Melbourne Hall in Derbyshire have been in the same family for 500 years. Non Morris meets Lord