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iona in the Countryfile magazine podcast

Exploring the sacred isle of Iona off the west coast of Scotland

Christopher Somerville in the countryfile podcast

Exploring the lost town of Old Sarum in Wiltshire with writer Christopher Somerville

Eliza Brightwen, Getty

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Wild People: Scottish naturalist and author Eliza Brightwen

Women's Land Army, Getty

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International Women’s Day: celebrate the amazing women who shaped the British countryside

Pembrokeshire, Wales

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St David’s Day traditions: when is it and how do the Welsh celebrate?

Pope Gregory IV (827-844) illustration by Mary Evans

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All Saints’ Day: History, traditions and why it is celebrated today

Sun rays breaking through Scots pines

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Britain’s best literary forests

Discover the delights and mysteries of rural churches

Tulips and other spring flowers in central Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, created by Ebenezer Howard

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Guide to garden cities: 100 years of Welwyn Garden City

Robert Burns, Scottish poet

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Burns Night: traditions, recipes and great Scottish walks

Alamy-Man with pipe

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William Henry Davies: Welsh poet, writer and ‘super-tramp’

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Roald Dahl Day: celebrating the great British novelist and his love of the countryside

The Crawleys, Downton Abbey

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Downton Abbey guide: history of Highclere Castle and how to visit, plus watch the new film trailer

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Rare species thriving once again in Beatrix Potter’s hay meadows

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Beatrix Potter: history of the children’s author, farmer and conservationist