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CULTURE    FOOD & DRINK    TRAVEL    STYLE    INTERIORS    PROPERTY                   Celebrate the start of autumn by turning to our Great British Brands for all the new season inspiration you need. Make your first stop House of Bruar, ‘the Harrods of the Highlands’, to stock up on country clothing and sporting goods, and our guide to Great Outdoors style will do the rest – from coats, jackets, gilets, dresses and scarves to boots, wellies and cosy sheepskin clogs, we’ve got you covered. Read Jonathan Young’s thought-provoking essay on the relationship between hunter and quarry, and discover Westley Richards, Birmingham’s last gunmaker. And to kick the season off, we’re offering the chance to win an overnight getaway for two at Elcot Park.                   NATURAL WOMAN All the looks from the C&TH Great Outdoors shoot         HEART OF THE HUNTER Jonathan Young reflects on the relationship between hunter and nature         HIGHLAND FLING How House of Bruar became a Scottish success story         THE C&TH COUNTRY STYLE EDIT What to wear when the wild is calling         GOING GREAT GUNS Simon de Burton visits Birmingham's last gunmaker, Westley Richards                     Great British Brands Season 2 Listen to the Great British Brands podcast, and discover Michael Hayman in conversation with Musto’s Head of Marketing, Nick Houchin, and Head of Product, Chris Holliman, about how the label became the world's leading sailing brand.           Q&A with... Natalie Lake of Really Wild Favourite British brand? Alice Temperley, for the stunning gowns she creates. Her eye for detail is exquisite and she is a real British success story. British hero? The Queen for her steadfast commitment to Britain and the Commonwealth – she is truly an inspiration to us all. British weekend? Scotland, staying on the West Coast, which has always had a special place in my heart having spent the happiest few years there in my youth. British meal? No contest – fish and chips every time. British shop? Liberty. When you walk in it's such a feast for the eyes, everything looks and smells special. A truly unique heritage brand, and Really Wild has been buying fabrics and cottons from there for over 15 years. British undiscovered gem? A London bakery called Layla, a pure indulgence of pastries and the most delicious coffee. British idiosyncrasy? Our obsession with the weather! British band? Rag‘n’Bone Man (Rory Charles Graham), for his wonderful deep, rich voice and inspiring story. British car? The Aston Martin. It makes me think of James Bond, with classic yet modern styling. The epitome of Britishness. British book? The Thoughtful Gardener by Jinny Blom, for her inspiring knowledge of plants and ability to blend the natural landscape into her garden designs. Natalie Lake is the founder of Really Wild           ALSO IN THE NEWS.... WHAT'S TRENDING IN BRITISH LUXURY? Beautiful bridal jewellery, inspiring interiors, and rain-washed cashmere                         Win an Overnight Stay for Two at The Retreat, Elcot Park Fancy a quintessentially British getaway? Be in with a chance of winning an overnight stay at The Retreat at Elcot Park, courtesy of No.3 Gin. Enter now           GREAT BRITISH & IRISH HOTELS 2022/23 200 incredible places to stay. Buy your copy here             Sign up for six print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £19                   i   Copyright © 2021 Country & Town House Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom