The Sporting Lodge Journal

The Sporting Lodge Journal

Your guide to expert advice and the latest updates in the world of country sports and outdoor activities.

Traditional Burns Night Dish, Haggis, Broccoli and Potato Wedges

Celebrating Burns Night: Venison Haggis Recipe

Born over 220 years ago, today marks the birth of one of Scotland's most applauded poets, Robert Burns. A pivotal figure in shaping Scottish culture with his wisely chosen words,...

Celebrating Burns Night: Venison Haggis Recipe

Born over 220 years ago, today marks the birth of one of Scotland's most applauded poets, Robert Burns. A pivotal figure in shaping Scottish culture with his wisely chosen words,...

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Logo on Musto HTX Keepers Jacket Colour Dark Moss

Introducing Musto HTX

British technical clothing brand Musto launches the HTX Collection, the next level in multi-terrain and multiperformance outdoor clothing. With dynamic styling and the precision engineering Musto is renowned for, this...

Introducing Musto HTX

British technical clothing brand Musto launches the HTX Collection, the next level in multi-terrain and multiperformance outdoor clothing. With dynamic styling and the precision engineering Musto is renowned for, this...

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Dubarry Womens Boots

How Dubarry Became a Leader in Boots and Countr...

Dubarry has earned its place as a leading name in boots and countrywear by combining expert craftsmanship, a background rooted in sailing and rural life, and a forward-thinking approach to...

How Dubarry Became a Leader in Boots and Countr...

Dubarry has earned its place as a leading name in boots and countrywear by combining expert craftsmanship, a background rooted in sailing and rural life, and a forward-thinking approach to...

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National Memorial American Presidents Carved into Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

The United States' Most Sporting Presidents

Table of Contents George Washington: Grover Cleveland: Dwight D Eisenhower: Theodore Roosevelt: Jimmy Carter: Stemming back to the land of the frontier and the early settlers that conquered the wilderness,...

The United States' Most Sporting Presidents

Table of Contents George Washington: Grover Cleveland: Dwight D Eisenhower: Theodore Roosevelt: Jimmy Carter: Stemming back to the land of the frontier and the early settlers that conquered the wilderness,...

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The Glorious Twelfth Group With Hunting Dogs Out Hunting on the Moors

The History of the Glorious 12th

The 12 th of August, or more commonly known as The Glorious Twelfth, is a coveted day for the sporting community of the United Kingdom. As purveyors of the finest...

The History of the Glorious 12th

The 12 th of August, or more commonly known as The Glorious Twelfth, is a coveted day for the sporting community of the United Kingdom. As purveyors of the finest...

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Red Sky Over Lake and Mountain Backdrop

Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...

Photographer of the Day: Paul Zizka

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I am a mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta. I grew up in Quebec City, made my way...

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Green rolling countryside with row of trees

Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...

Photographer of the Day: Martin Rak

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I live and work in Prague, Czech Republic with my wife Tereza and little son Tom. Since childhood I have always...

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Photographer George Gunn captures a Springer Spaniel in a wooden hunting blind. Heartwarming portrait of a hunting dog in the field.

Photographer of the Day: George Gunn

Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...

Photographer of the Day: George Gunn

Tell us a bit about you and your background: My name is George Gunn, I grew up in the angmering park estate in West Sussex, it was the best childhood...

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A rider in outdoor attire leading a pack horse across an open field with mountains in the background.

Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....

Photographer of the Day: Jack Harding

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’m British, born in a small town in North Yorkshire and spent most of my childhood playing football or in nature....

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Woman standing on a Log With a Fjallraven Backpack Looking at Forest Over a Lake

Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter

Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...

Photographer of the Day: Marvin Walter

Tell us a bit about you and your background: Hi, I’m Marvin Walter, a 23 year old travel and adventure photographer and Instagram content creator (@marvin_walter) from Germany. I was...

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Vintage Smokey Bear illustration promoting forest fire prevention, associated with Filson. Iconic campaign featuring Smokey Bear educating on wildfire safety.

Why Is Smokey Bear Still Important Today?

Though his face may be familiar did you know that the anthropomorphic ursine park ranger Smokey Bear was created specifically to prevent forest fires? He was created in the USA...

Why Is Smokey Bear Still Important Today?

Though his face may be familiar did you know that the anthropomorphic ursine park ranger Smokey Bear was created specifically to prevent forest fires? He was created in the USA...

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View of Lake with Forest and Snow Covered Mountains in the Background

Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...

Photographer of the Day: Sage Stephens

Tell us a bit about you and your background: I’ve been taking photos for around 11 years. Being an artist is a driving passion in my life. I started by...

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Man Fishing in Lake Wearing Patagona Waterproof Waders

Patagonia Fishing: The Right Angle on Waders an...

You may know Patagonia for outerwear and everyday clothing. Still, the fishing range follows the same straightforward approach: reliable gear, designed to be used hard, repaired when needed, and kept...

Patagonia Fishing: The Right Angle on Waders an...

You may know Patagonia for outerwear and everyday clothing. Still, the fishing range follows the same straightforward approach: reliable gear, designed to be used hard, repaired when needed, and kept...

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Brady Sandringham Bag on Wooden Crate

Brady Bags, a family business

Brothers John and Albert Brady started up their business in Price Street, Birmingham during the 1870s where they made high-quality gun cases and other leather goods for use in field...

Brady Bags, a family business

Brothers John and Albert Brady started up their business in Price Street, Birmingham during the 1870s where they made high-quality gun cases and other leather goods for use in field...

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Galloping Horse and Rider Polo Ralph Lauren

Who put the ‘Polo’ in the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt?

The Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt is a menswear classic but did you ever wonder how a fairly niche sport led to an iconic piece of menswear beloved the world over...

Who put the ‘Polo’ in the Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt?

The Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt is a menswear classic but did you ever wonder how a fairly niche sport led to an iconic piece of menswear beloved the world over...

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Single Brown Red Wing Shoe Est 1905

Red Wing Repairs in the UK: Resoling and Recraf...

One significant advantage of well-made leather boots is that they can often be repaired rather than replaced. If your soles are worn down but the uppers are still in good...

Red Wing Repairs in the UK: Resoling and Recraf...

One significant advantage of well-made leather boots is that they can often be repaired rather than replaced. If your soles are worn down but the uppers are still in good...

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Clay Shooter James Bradley-Day Aiming Shotgun

The James Bradley-May Interview

Though scarcely out of his teens, James Bradley-Day is already a World Champion clay shooter and in high demand for his expert instructing services (via his business JBD Sporting). Impressed...

The James Bradley-May Interview

Though scarcely out of his teens, James Bradley-Day is already a World Champion clay shooter and in high demand for his expert instructing services (via his business JBD Sporting). Impressed...

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Purdy Shotgun and Tweed Field Jacket

Why Purdey’s Lightweight Tweed Suits Outdoor Li...

Blending refined elegance with tradition and technology, the new Purdey collection at The Sporting Lodge showcases the finest Scottish tweed and cashmere, combined with modern garment innovations to create lighter,...

Why Purdey’s Lightweight Tweed Suits Outdoor Li...

Blending refined elegance with tradition and technology, the new Purdey collection at The Sporting Lodge showcases the finest Scottish tweed and cashmere, combined with modern garment innovations to create lighter,...

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Sunspel John Booth Embroidered Brand Logo

Sunspel x John Booth: A Cloudy & Colourful Coll...

To celebrate their 160th anniversary the iconic British brand Sunspel invited Scottish born artist John Booth to create his own colourful take on the brand using the Sunspel archives to...

Sunspel x John Booth: A Cloudy & Colourful Coll...

To celebrate their 160th anniversary the iconic British brand Sunspel invited Scottish born artist John Booth to create his own colourful take on the brand using the Sunspel archives to...

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Dog in Countryside on Shootday

Dog's First Shoot Day

Planning to take Rover on his first day in the field? GLYNN EVANS has some tips on ensuring everything goes smoothly. There is a saying that the quickest way to...

Dog's First Shoot Day

Planning to take Rover on his first day in the field? GLYNN EVANS has some tips on ensuring everything goes smoothly. There is a saying that the quickest way to...

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Blaser Hunting Clothing

Why Is Blaser the Perfect Hunting Companion?

New for winter 2019/20 at The Sporting Lodge is the exclusive Blaser Active Vintage Smock and Trousers. Constructed from the well-known Hunting Loden fabric, this is where tradition meets high...

Why Is Blaser the Perfect Hunting Companion?

New for winter 2019/20 at The Sporting Lodge is the exclusive Blaser Active Vintage Smock and Trousers. Constructed from the well-known Hunting Loden fabric, this is where tradition meets high...

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