Red grouse hen tagged for GWCT research image by dannymoore1973Gamekeeping
Holly Mitchell

The Maternal Grouse Project: What New GWCT Research Means for Your Moor

If you manage a grouse moor, you'll know the frustration of a poor breeding season with no clear answer as to why. The Game & Wildlife Conserva...
Farmer in workwear during late harvestFarming
Holly Mitchell

Harvest Season: Workwear for Long Days in the Field

Harvest brings some of the longest and most demanding days of the farming calendar. Early starts, dusty fields and a weather forecast that never qu...
Couple hiking coastal path on Mull, ScotlandEveryday Outdoors
Holly Mitchell

ArdMoor Team Member Engaged! (And What Kept the Midges and Rain at Bay)

Mull has a habit of throwing every kind of weather at you, sometimes all in one afternoon, and our week there was no exception. Glorious sunshine, ...
Country style layering for early autumnCountry Lifestyle
Holly Mitchell

Late Summer into Early Autumn: Dressing for the In-Between Season

The heat might still be lingering, and there's every chance you're reaching for shorts and sun hats this week, but don't be fooled. Autumn is alrea...
Grouse moor shooting jacket in heatherShooting
Holly Mitchell

Glorious Twelfth: Kitting Out for the Moor

The Glorious Twelfth marks the start of grouse season, and there's nothing quite like that first walk onto the moor with the dogs working ahead and...
Understanding Footwear Materials from ArdMoorGuides
ArdMoor Team

Understanding Footwear Materials: A Simple Guide

Cold, wet feet can ruin a day outdoors quicker than almost anything else. Knowing what your boots are actually made of helps you choose footwear th...
Durable summer farm work bootsBuyers Guides
Holly Mitchell

The Best Boots for Summer Farm Work: Cool, Durable and Field-Ready

Summer on the farm brings its own set of demands on your feet. Long days, dry ground that turns to mud after a sudden downpour, and hours spent on ...
Handler training dog in summer gearDog Owner
Holly Mitchell

Walk, Train, Repeat: Summer Gear for Dog Walkers and Handlers

Longer evenings and warmer ground mean one thing for handlers: training season is back in full swing. Whether you're running repetition drills in t...
Stalker in layered kit on open hillsideStalking
Holly Mitchell

Season Opener: Stalking Layering Systems for Red, Sitka and Fallow Buck & Stag

The season opener means one thing: getting your layering right before you're back out after red, sitka or fallow. Get it wrong and you'll either ov...
Practical summer outdoor wardrobe essentialsEveryday Outdoors
Holly Mitchell

Everyday Outdoor Style: The Practical Summer Wardrobe That Does Everything

Summer days outdoors rarely stick to the forecast, so your wardrobe needs to keep up with whatever the morning throws at you. Whether it's a dog wa...
Gundog display at the Game Fair showground | HLM PhotographyShooting
Holly Mitchell

The Game Fair Edit: Our Top Picks for the UK's Biggest Field Sports Weekend

The Game Fair is the highlight of the summer calendar for anyone with a passion for field sports, and there is far more to see than most first-time...
Hard-wearing summer work trousers on siteBuyers Guides
Holly Mitchell

Hard-Wearing Summer Trousers for Outdoor Trades Work

Warm weather doesn't mean easy days on site. When the sun's out, you still need trousers that can take a beating from rough surfaces, sharp edges a...