The hardy, multi-talented sheep from the Scottish isles, whose wool once kept royal legs warm, are coming into their own again as their conservation credentials and flavoursome, lean meat are being rediscovered. Kate Green reports.
One year on from Michael Gove's consultation on our nation's national parks, we round up the reasons to visit the places which inspired some of our country's most famous and talented poets, writers and painters.
Racehorse trainer Andrew Balding’s stables resonate with Derby history. He explains to Kate Green why the race is still the ultimate prize and reveals his tips for the meeting.
The world's most famous horse trials is seventy years old this year. Kate Green looks at some of the most remarkable moments in its history.
Badminton is one of the undisputed highlights of the year for anyone who loves horses – Kate Green shares her tips for anyone making it along to this wonderful event.
Getting to spend a weekend in Amsterdam is as simple as hopping on the train then sitting back to enjoy, as Kate Green found out.
To mark 180 years since the first running of the Grand National, Kate Green charts the decade-by-decade history of the much-loved race by focusing on the years ending in '9', beginning with the inaugural staging in 1839.
Cornwall is even more beautiful without the summer crowds, says Kate Green, and you don't even need to drive to get the most out of a trip to the tip of England.
Championed by HRH The Prince of Wales himself, the red squirrel revival is gathering pace all over the UK. But why can they not live alongside their grey relatives? Kate Green explains.
Here are just some of the breeds to consider, whether for field or table or both.
Country Life's Kate Green talks you through everything you need to know about this week's Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials.
The son of HRH The Princess Royal and Capt Mark Phillips is now running the Festival of British Eventing, started by his parents almost 35 years ago. He spoke to Kate Green.
The Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials is one of Britain’s greatest sporting traditions. Kate Green provides a preview.
These feisty little dogs, the smallest of the terrier family, are short of leg, but long on personality, finds Kate Green.
How many of these native cattle breeds would you recognise from travelling through the British countryside or from the butcher’s shop? If we don’t eat them, we’ll lose them, warns Kate Green.
Kate Green, who has been skiing in Courcheval for 30 years, explains why the French resort still cuts it.
Kate Green recommends the Budock Vean on the Helford Estuary.
Michael Rath, founder of Rath Trombones, explains to Kate Green why the powerful, sonorous trombone is both tricky to play and to create.
Tim Breitmeyer, the new president of the CLA, speaks to Kate Green about subsidies, diversification and why the rural economy is vibrant.
It’s much more fun to ski with plan and purpose, even if does involve a mad schuss to the last lift. Kate Green and Rosie Paterson find the best circuits.
