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Some of Scotland's most beautiful churches are being sold off for as little as £40,000 — but a word of warning before you take the plunge
Lucy Denton examines how best to help former church buildings thrive as times move on and property changes hands.
By Lucy Denton Published
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What was Queen Victoria's real name? Country Life Quiz of the Day
Plus the stars in the sky and a curiously-named colour.
By Toby Keel Published
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How many times a year does Britain get struck by lightning? Country Life Quiz of the Day
Plus Freddie Mercury's house and more in Thursday's quiz of the day.
By Toby Keel Published
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Red squirrels vs grey squirrels: Country Life Quiz of the Day
Plus men in the moon and more in Wednesday's quiz of the day.
By Toby Keel Published
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Chatsworth, Dickens heroines and flying non-stop to Sydney: Country Life Quiz of the Day
A wonderful property at a somewhat unbelievable price,
By Toby Keel Published
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The 10 most expensive postcodes in the country — and what you could get if you lived there
The latest research on the most exclusive postcodes in England and Wales makes for eye-catching reading, with some areas having average property prices over £4m. Annabel Dixon breaks it down.
By Annabel Dixon Last updated
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Reader Event: Designing spaces that feel like home
Sponsored by Sims Hilditch and George Smith
On Wednesday, March 26, interior-design studio Sims Hilditch and George Smith, makers of luxury, handcrafted upholstered furniture, will mark the launch of new furniture designs for bedrooms in an event chaired by Country Life.
By Country Life Published
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James Bond Island, Britain's best Best Actor and more: Country Life Quiz of the Day
Start your week off with Monday's Quiz of the Day.
By Toby Keel Published
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The shortlist celebrating Britain's best museum gift shops
Our Friday morning news review on museum shops, beech trees, ash dieback, and a rail replacement service you'll be happy to see the sight of.
By Toby Keel Published
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The fate of the last wolf in Britain? Country Life Quiz of the Day
Our daily quiz tests your gut instinct, powers of deduction and downright luck. Unless you happen to know all the answers for sure.
By Toby Keel Published
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The Country Life Top 100 2025: A triumph of timelessness, substance and longevity over throwaway style
Giles Kime's executive editor and interiors guru — and the man in charge of putting together our annual Country Life Top 100 — on what binds together our pick of the 100 best architects, designers and craftspeople in Britain.
By Giles Kime Last updated
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The hero who inspired this great monument? Country Life Quiz of the Day
Our daily quiz tests your gut instinct, powers of deduction and downright luck. Unless you happen to know all the answers for sure.
By Toby Keel Published
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The city where The Beatles played for two years? Country Life Quiz of the Day
10 questions to test your memory, nous and instinct for a wild guess.
By Toby Keel Published
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What's the name for a baby hedgehog? Country Life Quiz of the Day
10 questions to test your memory, nous and instinct for a wild guess.
By Toby Keel Published
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Dawn Chorus: How to listen to The King's new playlist, Spike Milligan's wonky house and Burgh Island
Monday morning's Dawn Chorus round-up finds presidential inspiration, a comedic home and more.
By Toby Keel Published
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Country Life Quiz of the Day: Houses, volcanoes and a bullseye
10 questions to test your memory, nous and instinct for a wild guess.
By Toby Keel Published
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'A big opportunity for a small, crowded and beautiful country': Fiona Reynolds on how the Land Use Framework can make Britain better
The Government’s Land Use Framework should be viewed as an opportunity to be smarter with our land, but conflicts need to be resolved along the way says Fiona Reynolds, chair of the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission.
By Fiona Reynolds Published