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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 30 MIN

How Shooting Transformed This Local Community: Primrose Hill

from The DogFather · host Charlie Thorburn

Charlie is joined by James Robson who runs Primrosehill shoot in the Scottish Borders. What started as a passion, Primrosehill grew into an ecosystem of businesses which all service one another and the community at large. James shares the journey of buying the farm, starting a shoot, refurbishing the local pub, opening a pizzeria, and how fieldsports as a whole has a positive impact on the local community. They close by talking about dogs and James runs through his eclectic group of labradors, lurchers, and terriers. Images & Thumbnail Image Courtesy of Jason BaxterWatch a video on Primrose Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nnMYr25l8 0:00 - Introduction0:40 - Buying Primrosehill Farm4:36 - Starting The Shoot 8:40 - Integrating The Businesses15:25 - Benefitting The Local Economy22:00 - The Day Job 25:10 - The Dogs

Charlie is joined by James Robson who runs Primrosehill shoot in the Scottish Borders. What started as a passion, Primrosehill grew into an ecosystem of businesses which all service one another and the community at large. James shares the journey of buying the farm, starting a shoot, refurbishing the local pub, opening a pizzeria, and how fieldsports as a whole has a positive impact on the local community. They close by talking about dogs and James runs through his eclectic group of labradors, lurchers, and terriers. Images & Thumbnail Image Courtesy of Jason BaxterWatch a video on Primrose Hill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-nnMYr25l8 0:00 - Introduction0:40 - Buying Primrosehill Farm4:36 - Starting The Shoot 8:40 - Integrating The Businesses15:25 - Benefitting The Local Economy22:00 - The Day Job 25:10 - The Dogs

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