James Fisher

A charming former manse house in a vibrant Aberdeenshire village

Carpe Diem House brings together the best of modern living, period details and a private, verdant setting at the centre of the village of Daviot.

A gorgeous B-listed house with sea views and direct beach access in Dumfries & Galloway

Scottish homes don't come more panoramic than B-listed Chapel Rossan, which sits directly on Chapel Rossan Bay.

'Cities have lost their crippling hold on the workforce': How the race for space has changed Britain

Has the past year seen families fleeing the cities or is it more complex than that, asks James Fisher.

A beautifully restored Georgian country house in Lancashire combining period and contemporary style

Grade II-listed Knuzden Hall is a magnificent country house set halfway between the towns of Accrington and Blackburn.

A Grade II-listed red-brick house with swimming pool in a lovely Essex village

With swimming pool, stabling, tennis court and a gym, plus beautiful interiors spanning 5,000sq ft, Great Graces is an ideal family home.

A panoramic Victorian house with magnificent grounds close to Newport Pagnell

Built in the 1860s, Tyringham House marries period elegance with modern conveniences and fine views in a spectacular setting.

A Tardis-like family home in outer London, close to Bushy park and excellent schools

Behind the unassuming exterior of this Hampton Wick house hide 4,500sq ft of living space and a private garden.

Should the lynx be reintroduced to the Scottish Highlands? Scottish public to have their say

The question of whether to reintroduce the Eurasian lynx is to be put to the public of Scotland via a consultation being run by a group of charities.

Toyota Hilux: The vehicle built for farmers' fields, school runs and surviving the end of the world

Between lockdowns last year, James Fisher took a Toyota Hilux fishing. He was impressed.

A thatched, pink cottage that was once the love nest of a Lord Mayor of London

James Fisher takes a look at a thatched home in Suffolk with a past as colourful as its paintwork.

An irresistibly gorgeous Cotswolds home comes to the market, with five bedrooms, five reception rooms and perfect village location

James Fisher takes a look at a cottage in Long Compton that ticks every box.

Three cutting edge houses in beautiful, natural locations come on to the market

James Fisher picks out some beautiful homes which will challenge your expectations of what a country house can be.

A picture-perfect Elizabethan home in a Surrey village that has aged simply beautifully

The charmingly-named By The Way is a lovely house full of character and in a great location — but is there a compromise to be made? James Fisher takes a look.

One man, two Hondas, and a major life decision to be made

Should cars be about fun or function? James Fisher faced this common motoring dilemma when choosing between the Honda Jazz and the Honda Civic Type-R, one that he somehow turned into a literal journey of self-discovery.

Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones, aka The Black Farmer: 'Rural Britain is not racist. I find more racism in the cities.'

After emigrating from Jamaica to Britain with the Windrush Generation, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones made it his mission to move to the countryside and run his own farm. He tells James Fisher about his journey.

Writers, artists, actors and musicians unite to demand greater right to roam across Britain

James Fisher reports on a powerful group of voices coming together in support of the Right To Roam movement.

Four beautiful country houses which encapsulate the art of blending old and new

Striking a balance between retaining charm and embracing progress isn't always easy. James Fisher picks out four homes where bold decisions have been made — with spectacular results.

Three very 21st century eco-homes in the country which blend nature, modern technology and quirky charm

The state of the art in modern, eco-friendly houses is taking how we live in all sorts of new directions. James Fisher picks out three properties for sale which show just what is possible.

The fascinating — and slightly creepy — winners of the first-ever Bug Photographer of the Year awards

James Fisher celebrates some of the finest images hailed by judges at the Luminar Bug Photography Awards.

Four properties which have a touch of Country Life in the heart of London

Many are swapping city for countryside these days — but you can find a bit of both, given the right budget.