Mark Hedley

Mark Hedley

Editorial Director

Mark Hedley is Managing Director of Threadneedle Media, the publisher of Square Mile, Foodism, Escapism, HEDGE magazines, alongside The Waterside Inn magazine. He was part of the team that founded Square Mile 20 years ago – and his day-to-day job is editing the magazine. Originally, he began his career as a photographer but rapidly realised, like many great British sportsmen, he was more suited to sitting down. He has a passion for fine wine, fast cars and luxury travel – none of which he can afford, so it’s just as well he became the editor of a luxury lifestyle magazine.

Mark Hedley's articles

Range Rover's technological masterpiece

The new Range Rover is the most technologically advanced yet, with a number of world firsts. Mark Hedley talks us through the tech

Simon Roberts – Ridgeview Director of Winemaking

Simon Roberts has been involved in making wine at Ridgeview since the winery’s launch 27 years ago. He talks us through what’s next for the innovative British winery

Ray Bradshaw: “I remember getting a laugh and becoming addicted to it”

Pioneering Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw has toured with Frankie Boyle and John Bishop – and now it’s his time in the limelight. Here he tells us about the defining moments of his life and career

Montblanc Explorer – the ultimate fragrance for life’s adventurers

When it comes to luxury fragrances, Montblanc Explorer is made for life’s pioneers. Talk about scents of adventure…

How The Dalmore Luminary Series is lighting the way

The Dalmore Luminary Series is a collection of rare and collectable limited-edition single malt whiskies that will be presented over the next three years by leading figures from the worlds of whisky and architectural design

Seven Dom Pérignons, three Michelin stars, and two second lives

Core’s Clare Smyth and Dom Pérignon's P2 make quite the pairing – each celebrating a second life

Why you need to find St Paul’s new hotel Lost Property

Lost Property is a new boutique hotel opposite St Paul’s – and the City’s new hottest ticket

Why Château Léoville Poyferré 2020 is making history

The limited-edition bottle of Léoville Poyferré 2020 celebrates 100 years of Saint-Julien’s finest – and a vintage that will never be forgotten

"Winemaking is a team sport." – Jill Russell from Cambria Wines

Jill Russell is the winemaker at Cambria Estate Winery, one of Santa Maria Valley’s most prestigious wineries. Here the American vine whisperer tells us her story

Why Moor Hall really is the best restaurant in the country

Moor Hall isn’t as good as they say – it’s better. Mark Hedley tells us why you should believe the hype

Bentley is going big with the new Bentayga EWB

Bentley has supersized the Bentayga with a new EWB set-up. Mark Hedley usually gets behind the wheel, but first the new airline rear seats are calling

Why the Tudor Ranger is the real deal

The new Tudor Ranger is the Swiss brand’s latest take on the tool watch inspired by an expedition on a scale rarely seen before or since. It's robust, rugged, and ready for anything you can throw at it – including ice

Gered Mankowitz: the man who shot the Rolling Stones

Experience musical icons such as the Rolling Stones through the lens of legendary photographer Gered Mankowitz

Turn up the volume with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Music Edition

For its latest launch, Audemars Piguet has turned the Royal Oak Offshore up to 11 with the new Music Edition. There are five new models in this horological tribute to the world of music

Skydiver, deep-sea diver – Andy Torbet doesn't do dry land

Whether it’s diving in uncharted waters or flying at the speed of a peregrine falcon, there’s no keeping former soldier Andy Torbet on dry land

"I needed to figure out how this was done" – Chris Carpenter, winemaker

One of Napa Valley’s most renowned winemakers, Chris Carpenter now oversees 16 different vineyards – including Cardinale, Lokoya, Hickinbotham, Mt Brave, and La Jota. This is his story in wine

"These paintings are my redemption" | Ross Muir: artistic rebel with a cause

For Ross Muir, art not only gives him a voice and redemption, but helps him fight for causes close to his heart

Covent Garden’s Middle Eight hotel strikes the right chord

Looking for a hip hotel that marches to its own beat? Covent Garden’s Middle Eight takes it to the bridge…

The Westminster London brings polish to the capital's political heartland

The latest addition to Hilton’s Curio Collection, The Westminster London is fresh from a lockdown revamp. We check in and check it out

The Beaumont is a masterclass in 1920s glamour

The Beaumont hotel brings 1920s New York glamour to Mayfair. Mark Hedley checks in to the coolest hotel this side of the Atlantic