What was intended to be a nice, clean, hot fire turned into a ghastly smog. I think the wood must have been treated with something!

We enjoyed a fine evening on the Lucan estate, the highlight of which, for Boris, Norris, That Hideous Sister and myself at least, was the b...

It's nice and warm in here though, although I've noticed the chairs have begun their annual migration to the fireside.

We spent a splendid afternoon on the Lucan estate on Saturday. They have brought down a dodgy tree and so while Lord Lucan worked away with ...

A very full log shed and an aching back!

Well actually there is - and here they are. I've been offered a few nice big chunks of wood for the fire; all I have to do is to collect...

Winter has arrived in Scotland. The only warm place is right by the fire.

Next winter's wood has arrived. I've spent many happy hours splitting and staking it.