In episode 34 of the Rigby Campfire podcast, Marc Newton sits down on the side of a Scottish glen with his sister and Rigby Chief of Staff, Michelle Carter, to reflect on a Glorious Twelfth spent shooting in Glenalmond and at their family home in nearby Edradour.Their conversation explores the traditions that make the opening day of the grouse season so special: arriving the night before, the sound of the piper coming up the drive in the morning, a hearty breakfast and a picnic hamper that over the years has grown to a size that requires four-people just to carry it. They also discuss the careful management behind Britain’s grouse moors and their importance to the rural communities of Scotland and northern England.Above all, this is a story of family and the people who bring the day to life. With Michelle carrying their grandfather’s 12-bore, her son Ted taking his first grouse and Marc’s wife Katie doing the same, the day offered a poignant glimpse of a much-loved Newton family tradition passing to the next generation.Stream or watch the latest episode now, wherever you get your podcasts, and enjoy a slice of British fieldsports tradition.

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