Country Life 26 August 2020
Country Life 26 August 2020 is our special Scotland-themed issue, looking at all the wonderful aspects of this dramatic and beatiful land.

Find out more here about what's in the issue.
BRITAIN’S AONBs: The Solway Coast.
ARCHITECTURE: John Goodall visits Hospitalfield in Angus, a singular Victorian creation.
TARTAN TERRIERS: Kate Green on Scotland's five types of terrier.
PORRIDGE: It's more exciting than you think. Really.
PARTY ROOMS: The interiors trend comeback we all wanted.
PRESIDENT WEED: New RHS president John Weed talks to Tiffany Daneff.
MY FAVOURITE PAINTING: Sir Mark Jones of National Trust Scotland picks an image out.
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LUXURY: You may not have realised that you need to buy a sword. Time to put that right.
FISHING: David Profumo gets back on the water.
PRESSING FLOWERS: The fine art is still popular today, finds Claire Jackson.
Bringing the quintessential English rural idle to life via interiors, food and drink, property and more Country Life’s travel content offers a window into the stunning scenery, imposing stately homes and quaint villages which make the UK’s countryside some of the most visited in the world.
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Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 pictures
Plus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
By James Fisher Published
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courts
From Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
By Rosie Paterson Last updated