The Sporting Lodge Journal
Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.
Beretta Since 1526: The Story Behind Shooting’s...
From a 1526 barrel order for Venice to Olympic medals and a full clothing range, this is how Beretta built a reputation for craft, precision, and field-ready design.
Beretta Since 1526: The Story Behind Shooting’s...
From a 1526 barrel order for Venice to Olympic medals and a full clothing range, this is how Beretta built a reputation for craft, precision, and field-ready design.
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Epic Failsworth
Failsworth has a long place in British hat-making, and its history helps explain why traditional hats and caps still hold their appeal today. This piece looks at the brand’s background,...
Epic Failsworth
Failsworth has a long place in British hat-making, and its history helps explain why traditional hats and caps still hold their appeal today. This piece looks at the brand’s background,...
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Allemansrätten, Fika & Kånken
(Updated March 2026) After a hiking trip through western Sweden, three ideas stood out as central to Swedish outdoor life: Allemansrätten, the daily ritual of Fika, and the enduring popularity of...
Allemansrätten, Fika & Kånken
(Updated March 2026) After a hiking trip through western Sweden, three ideas stood out as central to Swedish outdoor life: Allemansrätten, the daily ritual of Fika, and the enduring popularity of...
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Worth going to Ragley Hall Country Manor? Yes…
If you have ever wondered whether The Game Fair at Ragley Hall is worth the trip, the short answer is yes. Set against the grounds of a striking country manor,...
Worth going to Ragley Hall Country Manor? Yes…
If you have ever wondered whether The Game Fair at Ragley Hall is worth the trip, the short answer is yes. Set against the grounds of a striking country manor,...
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Why Are Fjällräven Kånken Backpacks So Popular?
Why Are Fjällräven Kånken Backpacks So Popular? Fjällräven Kånken backpacks became popular because they solved an everyday carrying problem with a simple, lightweight design that worked for school, commuting, travel...
Why Are Fjällräven Kånken Backpacks So Popular?
Why Are Fjällräven Kånken Backpacks So Popular? Fjällräven Kånken backpacks became popular because they solved an everyday carrying problem with a simple, lightweight design that worked for school, commuting, travel...
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Brady Bags: Fast Forward to the Future
Brady bags have long stood for British-made field bags, game bags and luggage built with practicality in mind. This piece looks at the brand’s long connection with The Sporting Lodge,...
Brady Bags: Fast Forward to the Future
Brady bags have long stood for British-made field bags, game bags and luggage built with practicality in mind. This piece looks at the brand’s long connection with The Sporting Lodge,...
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Taking a Shot for all the Right Reasons
Our guest writer Eleni MacFarlaine finds out what makes Malikaa Wig – one of the best shots from India and a friend of The Sporting Lodge – tick. Although only...
Taking a Shot for all the Right Reasons
Our guest writer Eleni MacFarlaine finds out what makes Malikaa Wig – one of the best shots from India and a friend of The Sporting Lodge – tick. Although only...
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Brand Focus - House of Cheviot
Updated March 2026. House of Cheviot built a strong reputation through premium shooting socks made in Hawick, a town long associated with knitwear and hosiery. This article looks at the...
Brand Focus - House of Cheviot
Updated March 2026. House of Cheviot built a strong reputation through premium shooting socks made in Hawick, a town long associated with knitwear and hosiery. This article looks at the...
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Buy British Day
Here at The Sporting Lodge we are passionate about our history and our roots which are firmly based in Britain. We try wherever possible to source products, manufacturers or individuals...
Buy British Day
Here at The Sporting Lodge we are passionate about our history and our roots which are firmly based in Britain. We try wherever possible to source products, manufacturers or individuals...
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Land Rover: Defender of the Realm
(Updated March 2026) A British icon of the road and field says goodbye . The Land Rover Defender, a workhorse of our countryside, has been withdrawn from production in its...
Land Rover: Defender of the Realm
(Updated March 2026) A British icon of the road and field says goodbye . The Land Rover Defender, a workhorse of our countryside, has been withdrawn from production in its...
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Country Tweed Jackets and Coats – Buying Guide,...
Country tweed jackets and coats still earn their place for good reason. They offer warmth, structure and long service, and they remain a practical choice for shooting, walking and everyday...
Country Tweed Jackets and Coats – Buying Guide,...
Country tweed jackets and coats still earn their place for good reason. They offer warmth, structure and long service, and they remain a practical choice for shooting, walking and everyday...
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Festival Season Clothing and Accessories
(Updated March 2026) Festival Season is here again! Festivals – mud, sun, rain, porta loos and hosepipe showers - not the place for your favourite suitcase and Italian leather shoes....
Festival Season Clothing and Accessories
(Updated March 2026) Festival Season is here again! Festivals – mud, sun, rain, porta loos and hosepipe showers - not the place for your favourite suitcase and Italian leather shoes....
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Made in Manchester – Private White
Updated March 2026. Private White VC remains one of the more distinctive names in British menswear, known for Manchester manufacturing, strong materials and outerwear with clear military and industrial roots....
Made in Manchester – Private White
Updated March 2026. Private White VC remains one of the more distinctive names in British menswear, known for Manchester manufacturing, strong materials and outerwear with clear military and industrial roots....
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Fjällräven High Coast Wind Jacket: In-Depth Rev...
Phil Raisbeck tests the Fjällräven High Coast Wind Jacket in the Lake District, covering wind protection, breathability on climbs, pocket and hood details, and how it copes with light rain...
Fjällräven High Coast Wind Jacket: In-Depth Rev...
Phil Raisbeck tests the Fjällräven High Coast Wind Jacket in the Lake District, covering wind protection, breathability on climbs, pocket and hood details, and how it copes with light rain...
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Boker Knives - Fine German Craftsmanship
(Updated March 2026) It was during the early 1970s when George MacFarlaine, founder of The Sporting Lodge, was touring Germany and came across Boker knives while searching for fine barrel...
Boker Knives - Fine German Craftsmanship
(Updated March 2026) It was during the early 1970s when George MacFarlaine, founder of The Sporting Lodge, was touring Germany and came across Boker knives while searching for fine barrel...
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Fjällräven High Coast Collection
Explore the Fjällräven High Coast Collection: lightweight layers crafted in G-1000 Lite and polyamide blends. Breathable, quick-dry, and pack-smart, it’s designed for warm-weather adventure, from coastal strolls to easy hikes...
Fjällräven High Coast Collection
Explore the Fjällräven High Coast Collection: lightweight layers crafted in G-1000 Lite and polyamide blends. Breathable, quick-dry, and pack-smart, it’s designed for warm-weather adventure, from coastal strolls to easy hikes...
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What Have You Wished For This Christmas?
It’s nearly that time of year again, are you prepared for the hustle and bustle of the shops, or do you fancy taking a more relaxed approach this year? Here...
What Have You Wished For This Christmas?
It’s nearly that time of year again, are you prepared for the hustle and bustle of the shops, or do you fancy taking a more relaxed approach this year? Here...
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What Makes Leica Binoculars a Leading Choice fo...
Leica binoculars remain a leading choice for serious outdoor enthusiasts because they combine long-standing optical expertise with practical field performance. This post looks at how Leica’s binocular history developed, why...
What Makes Leica Binoculars a Leading Choice fo...
Leica binoculars remain a leading choice for serious outdoor enthusiasts because they combine long-standing optical expertise with practical field performance. This post looks at how Leica’s binocular history developed, why...
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Schoffel - 200 Years of Excellence
Schöffel has long been associated with premium shooting and country clothing, with a history that stretches back to 1804. In the UK, the brand became especially well known for outerwear...
Schoffel - 200 Years of Excellence
Schöffel has long been associated with premium shooting and country clothing, with a history that stretches back to 1804. In the UK, the brand became especially well known for outerwear...
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James Purdey and Sons Celebrate 200 Years of Fi...
At The Sporting Lodge, we’re celebrating Purdey’s successful 200 years of manufacturing. To include you in this special celebration, we’re stocking some very special products explicitly designed in limited numbers....
James Purdey and Sons Celebrate 200 Years of Fi...
At The Sporting Lodge, we’re celebrating Purdey’s successful 200 years of manufacturing. To include you in this special celebration, we’re stocking some very special products explicitly designed in limited numbers....
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What Makes Fjällräven Hunting Trousers Ideal fo...
Fjällräven hunting trousers deliver quiet, rugged performance in wet, wild terrain. With tuned G-1000 panels that accept Greenland Wax, mapped stretch, and practical pocket layout, they’re the go-to choice for...
What Makes Fjällräven Hunting Trousers Ideal fo...
Fjällräven hunting trousers deliver quiet, rugged performance in wet, wild terrain. With tuned G-1000 panels that accept Greenland Wax, mapped stretch, and practical pocket layout, they’re the go-to choice for...
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