Country Life 23 August 2023
Country Life 23 August 2023 is our Scotland special, filled with castles, nature and 43 pages of magical dream property.

Here’s a look at some of what you’ll find inside:
The ultimate walk of shame
The ‘what ifs’ abound when it comes to Culloden, the battle that ended the Jacobite cause. Joe Gibbs retraces the futile tramp of the doomed Highlanders
Heart of stone
Heavy with legend, the Stone of Scone still has a strange power. Matthew Dennison tells the tale
In the swim
Christopher Woodward dives into the pools that keep the golden age of swimming alive
Anthony Mould’s favourite painting
The art dealer picks a portrait full of personality and friendship
Just save us all
There is reason to be optimistic, if we simply listen to each other, believes Robin Hanbury-Tenison
Holding fast
Brooding on its island cliff top, Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye, has been splendidly restored to glory, finds John Goodall
Sign up for the Country Life Newsletter
Exquisite houses, the beauty of Nature, and how to get the most from your life, straight to your inbox.
Native breeds
Kate Green admires the tough, versatile animals of the remote Shetland Islands: cattle, sheep, ponies, ducks and geese
Have your oatcake and eat it
Humble and versatile, the oat-cake is a true kitchen staple. Debora Robertson tucks in
Hoop, stock and barrel
Vital to the water of life, whisky barrels require ancient skills. Joe Gibbs visits Speyside Cooperage to witness the magic
The good stuff
Hetty Lintell heads for the Highlands for sartorial ideas
Interiors
Dividing up a kitchen can transform it, finds Arabella Youens
It’s all in the genes
Small details put the finishing touch on Backhouse Rossie in Fife. Caroline Donald visits a garden redolent with history
Kitchen garden cook
Melanie Johnson explores the dual personality of fennel
The yolk’s on them
A snack or a substantial meal, a Scotch egg is always delicious, muses Tom Parker Bowles
Love in a time of depression
Big questions concerning love and a woman’s place are posed, as Michael Billington’s spirits are raised in Regent’s Park
And much more
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.
-
Tricks of the trade: London's best spots for second-hand sales
Need a mid-century desk? A frock from the 1960s? Here are five London markets that satisfy every taste.
By Arabella Youens Published
-
Country Life 12 February 2025
Country Life 12 February 2025 looks at fine art, garden rooms and how animals fall in love.
By Country Life Published