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It's Time To Go Primitive
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
Land Ahoy!
These three beautiful properties on the water’s edge have been tempting sailors to dry land for centuries
Turning a town into a palace
The townscape of Royston in Hertfordshire preserves the vestiges of one of Britain’s most surprising royal palaces. Simon Thurley describes the form and history of this remarkable building
The painter and the muffin man
The celebrated bird artist Audubon collaborated with a Scottish ornithologist who is often unfairly forgotten.
Our heroes of the high street
They’re the backbone, heart and soul of the community, but village stores have had to evolve to survive
Master in miniature
The tiniest estate buildings can make wonderful homes, says John Tanner, who transformed a 600sq ft gardener’s bothy at Gunton Hall
The belle of the ball
Alligators, oysters and gallons of iced tea: new direct flights to Charleston mean it’s never been easier to enjoy the jewel of the American South
The silly season goes on
The peerless panellist on self-obsessed humour, an eczema cure and Boris Johnson
I want to be in America
Annunciata Elwes selects the market’s finest Stateside properties
Making History
A high-profile film set on Guernsey has opened up the island’s charms to a new audience,
Just Around The Corner
From castles to coppersmiths, bunkers and buildings made of seashells, a walking tour of Guernsey is full of surprises
I'll Drink To That
With sterling dedication, James Fisher visited as many Guernsey pubs as possible–here are his recommendations
How To Make A Move
Some dream, others make it happen. Holly Kirkwood talks to two families who have relocated to Guernsey to see how they made it work
I Heard It Through The Grapevine
THE sweet, black dessert grapes that flourish on The Great Vine at Hampton Court Palace must have delighted the palate of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, who planted the impressive specimen 250 years ago, during the reign of George III.
Living National Treasure
PHILIP REED describes his need to build model ships as an obsession. ‘At best, it provides total, meditative absorption—at worst, total frustration,’ he discloses.
Summer Leaving
AS the Isley Brothers almost said, summer leaves make me feel fine. As much as I love barbecued delights, sunny weather makes me crave clean, fresh leaves to go with them or redress the balance—some as plain and crisp as frost, others lively and bold as brass. Dedicating a small space to growing your own salads and other embellishments will keep you in money can’t-buy flavours and combinations and takes little effort or outlay.
The Secret Life Of An Heirloom
Matthew Dennison uncovers the remarkable travels of some of the world’s greatest artworks, often lost, hidden and rediscovered.
The Play's The Thing
Is it a play within a play or a ploy within a ploy? Two works, written centuries apart, prove thought-provoking.
Shooting From The Hip
For centuries, the sporting bond has been sealed by a sip or a slugfrom a shared hip flask. Flora Watkins salutes this most convivial of traditions and recommends three spirit-lifting concoctions
Jumping's The Name Of The Game
For many racegoers, the changing of the clocks signals the start of the National Hunt season proper. MarcusArmytagereveals his top horses, trainersandjockeys
Cult Status
ET me now praise Emmenopterys henryi. I’m sorry, but it doesn’t have an English name, which isn’t surprising because you don’t often see it in European gardens.
The Future Is Now
Canada has got a head start on exciting property industry technology, as Carla Passino explains
Bathing In Beauty - The Roman Baths, Bath, Somerset
In the late 19th century, the eponymous hot baths of this city were recast in their modern form. Clive Aslet describes this fascinating transformation
High On A Hill Lived A Lonely Laird
IN direst January, the lovelorn laird from the west threw in the towel and fled south.
A Passion For Pattern
The textile designer Molly Mahon is sharing her enthusiasm for block printing through teaching, says Arabella Youens
Currying Favour
Pulses have long been the base of stews, curries and soups. Julie Harding meets the man who brought lentils back to grow in the UK
Our Friends Electric
We all know we should be driving electric-powered cars, but what are the practicalities of owning one? Charles Rangeley-Wilson considers the best models for a trip down electric avenue in the countryside
At Bagatelle, Admire ‘The Best The World Has Seen'
THE market for roses is driven by novelty—and always has been since French nurserymen started large-scale rose-breeding 200 years ago.
The Wide Blue Yonder
Santa Marina, Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece
Zen And The Art Of Zoning
When designing an an open-plan apartment, the secret to success lies in creating distinct zones