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The Art of Hutting Are you ready for the good life?  Huts, whether in the country, by the sea or near to home, are a glimpse into nature, letting us slow down and enjoy the details of life's little things and create time for self-care, health and a sustainable way of living. Full of tips, stories and recipes. Hardback

Charlie Phillips, from Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), has been photographing and studying the dolphins of the Moray Firth for many years. His stunning collection of photographs is an absolutely beautiful look at these most amazing animals. Hardback Charlie won the Scottish Nature Photographers Favourite Book award in 2016 with "On a rising tide" Printed on FSC paper

The Art of Whale-Being Dive into a world of calm amongst the whales in this beautiful book, designed to improve your well-being. Hardback

Blue Scotland Scotland is famed for its rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, endless rivers and deep lochs. It is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. In this unique guide, adventurer Mollie Hughes introduces many of ther favourite places to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf. Paperback

Bothy Tales Travel with the author to secret places hidden amongst the British hills and share his passion for the wonderful wilderness of our uplands.   From remote glens in the Scottish Highlands, Burns brings a new volume of tales - some dramatic, some moving, some hilarious - from the isolated mountain shelters called bothies. Paperback

Can't sleep colouring journal When your mind just won't switch off and you're tired of tossing and turning in your bed, pick up this unique book and discover a new and creative way of getting a good night's sleep. Gorgeous patterns to colour Simple tailored exercises designed to calm the mind, promote wellbeing and help you relax, ready for sleep Paperback

Can you remember how photosynthesis works?  What about quadratic equations? Or the names of all five Bennet sisters in Pride and Prejudice? This witty and insightful book gathers together all the facts, figures and formulae we only half-remember from school, and is guaranteed to have you exclaiming , "I used to know that!" Paperback

Some people live to walk. Raynor and Moth walk to live . . . Raynor Winn knows that her husband Moth's health is declining, getting worse by the day. She knows of only one cure. It worked once before. But will he - can he? - set out with her on another healing walk? The Cape Wrath Trail is over two hundred miles of gruelling terrain through Scotland's remotest mountains and lochs. But the lure of…

Live Better.   Live like your dog. When it comes to the trials of daily life, there are no better teachers than our canine companions.  They have many woofs of wisdom on friendship, romance, work and self-care, and this book brings together 100 essential lessons we can all learn from our favourite four-legged pals.

Natural Household Cleaning is packed with clear, easy-to-follow cleaning recipes to replace common commercial cleaning products with natural alternatives. Lemons, salt and vinegar are just some of the natural ingredients that can be used to clean the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and floors! Paperback

Seal Morning At the age of 10, Rowena Farre left her parents' home in India and was sent tro live with an eccentric aunt on a croft in the Highlands of Scotland.  Cut off from civilisation, all they had for company were birds and animals. Paperback

Soundings From Mexico to the Arctic ice, grey whale mothers swim with their calves.  Following them, by bus, train and ferry are Doreen and her toddler Max, in pursuit of a wild hope. Doreen first visited Alaska as a young journalist reporting on climate change among indigenous whaling communities.  There, drawn deeply into an Inupiaq family, she joined the bowhead whale hunt, watching for polar b…

The Dolphin who saved me Melody Horrill was a traumatized young woman hiding behind a carefully crafted exterior.  She had experienced a child-hood of emotional and physical abuse, mainly at the hands of her violent father, that was as damaging as it was brutal, leaving Melody feeling lost and alone. When Melody volunteered to help her university professor monitor pods of river dolphins, she encou…

The two-headed whale In 2016, Sandy Winterbottom embarked on an epic six-week tall-ship voyage from Uruguay to Antartica.  At the mid-way stop in South Georgia, her pristine image of the Antartctic was shatteredd when she discovered the dark legacy of twentieth century industrial - scale whaling.  Enraged by what she found, she was quick to blame the men who undertook this wholesale slaughter.  Bu…

An icon of the Scottish Highlands, no one can resist the shaggy appeal of these hardy beasts. Now celebrate their charm with this heartwarming gift book packed with photographs of all varieties of Highland cow in their beautiful habitat, accompanied by words of wit and wisdom that will bring a smile to your face and make you pause for reflection.

The book features: * 40 tried and tested routes across the north of Scotland * From family-friendly outings to challenging adventures * Improved full-colour mapping * Photographs for every route * Printed and bound in Scotland For his latest publication, John has been visiting all corners of the Highlands, exploring golden beaches on the west coast and dramatic sea stacks on the east. He has been…

Filled with witty original illustrations, this book explains the curious reasons behind all your dog's goofy looks and behaviours. Discover what your dog is saying throught their barks and tail wags, and why they think you're the best. Hardback

Beautiful wildernesses; tiny budgets; environmentally-friendly. What's not to like? And it's all accessible right here, without the need for a flight or a big budget. From getting back to nature with a tent, some matches and a few litres of bottled water, to enjoying a pub dinner and camping out in the garden afterwards, this book shows how to get stuck into wild camping in all its forms. There's…

Wildlife watching basics - Keeping Records - Forests - Coast - Mountains - Freshwater With Steve Backshall as your guide, you'll be inspired to discover the joys of learning about wildlife while experiencing the thrill of exploring.  From sea kayaking to orchid spotting, there's something new to see and do in even the most familiar environment. Paperback