Country Life December 2 2015
Country Life takes a look at the humble labrador in our December 2 issue, plus brilliant recipes, properties and an interior design special


This week we take a look at just why we love our labradors so much, as Ben Fogle charts the complicated history of the world's favourite dog. Meanwhile, Matthew Dennison reveals the country houses where great authors found the inspiration to create classics, and our kitchen garden cook creates deliciously healthy recipes with kale.
In our interior design section, Arabella Youens discovers what’s new in the interiors world, we learn the secrets behind Janie Money’s designs and Rosie Paterson picks top-of-the-tree Christmas table settings.
In property we visit an elegant West Sussex rectory for sale, and take a trip to the sunshine in Barbados, where of course the weather is balmy at this time of year.
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White sand beaches, smuggler's coves, teeming wildlife and a ruined castle in a Scottish island that's on the market for the first time in almost a century
Just off the west coast of Scotland lies Shuna Island, a true playground of open spaces, natural beauty, wildlife, beaches and — yes — a castle. And it's looking for a new owner.
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Can you feel the quiz tonight: Country Life Quiz of the Day, June 17, 2025
The Lion King meets rhurbab and custard in today's quiz.