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The Beaches of Scotland Scotland is renowned for its dramatic, fierce landscapes, but many people don't realise that some of the country's most exhilarating scenery rests on its coastline. The Beaches of Scotland by Stacey MacGowan Holloway is a guide to over 150 hand-picked beaches around Scotland's coast stretching from the mainland to the Outer Hebrides before sweeping north to Orkney and Shetl…

Mountain bike camping adventures on the wild trails of Britain. Bikepacking takes you on an off-road adventure, cycling and wild camping some of Britains most beautiful hidden trails and ancient trackways.

Birds of the British Isles identifies over 180 popular species. Photographs, plumage, distinctive features, habitat and calls are used to aid identification.   Paperback 20cms x 14.5cms

The Scottish mainland at 5 miles to 1 inch scale Clear, easy to read motoring information Includes railway lines and transport links map Includes castles, historic houses, forest parks, golf courses, picnic sites, camping/caravasn sites and beaches

A practical guide to foraginbg for the rich pickings to be found on Britain's seashore. Hardback

A handy field guide of Cetaceans and Seals found in the UK, with detailed pictures and size comparisons to help with identification.

This laminated field guide is handy to have in your car or backpack when out walking or just in your kitchen drawer. With detailed pictures as well as informative facts you'll be able to identify the many different coastal birds that we get in this country over the winter.

A guide to growing more organically, fewer chemicals, more biodiversity, less waste, more sustainability. Grow Green is a collection of advice and projects to help you approach your planting in a more considered way. From conserving water and understanding your soil to making your own fertilizer and creating a wildlife haven of your own, Jen will hold your hand as she takes you through the gardeni…

How Nature Keeps Time Which organisms live the longest? How does the natural world recover from wildfires? How long do eggs take to hatch? What are the world's fastest and slowest growing plants? And much, much more... Hardback

How to speak whale This is a story about the pioneers in a new age of discovery, whose cutting-edge developments in natural science and technology are taking us to the brink of decoding animal communication - and whales, with their giant mammalian brains and sophisticated vocalisations, offer one of the most realistic opportunities for us to do so. Using 'underwater ears', robotic fish, big data a…

Islandeering. Islandeering is making a circular journey around the outer edge of an island by any means possible - walking, scrambling or paddling, Lisa says. So far she has been islandeering on 130 of Britain's "hidden" islands. She calls them "hidden" because, by looking for islands she can get to and get around in a day, she has uncovered some amazing places not many people know about. A fascin…

In this beautiful and informative book, Tim Stenton combines stunning photographs with clear and concise information to present everything we need to know about our beloved Moray Firth Dolphins.  Paperback.

RSPB Nature Guide  - Seashore Identify seaside wildlife in all seasons with this handy spotters guide, complete with a checklist. Find out how to go rock pooling, how to be a seashore birder and discover what you casn do to help take care of our oceans. Paperback

First published in 1981 and now a revered classic, Orca: The Whale Called Killer is Hoyt's exciting account of those youthful summers of adventure and discovery in the waters off northern Vancouver Island. In this updated version Hoyt - now a world renowned expert on whales and dolphins - offers fresh insights into the life history of the largest member of the dolphin family. Order quickly for a s…

Paddle Scotland The definitive guide to seeing all the wonders of Scotland under paddle power. Paperback

If you thought only mushrooms and toadstools had it in for humans, think again! These fair isles shelter a multitude of extremely vicious killers, about which every sensible rambler and picnicker should be informed.

This handy guide is designed to advise beginner gardeners as well as inspire those with previous experience. An overview of propagation and its most efficient methods. Dividing plants, taking cuttings and collecting seeds.  Step by step instructions for growing plants for free. Hardback

Scottish Hill Tracks explores the network of paths, old roads and rights of way which criss-cross Scotland's hill country.  From Caithness to the Borders, the book is divided into 24 sections each has it's own detailed colour map.   A must have for all those who love to walk, cycle, ride or run through the hills of Scotland. Paperback

A fascinating account of the ship building which took place in the small village of Kingston on the river Spey close to the Scottish Dolphin Centre. Speybuilt is a beautiful book which details the history of how the best timber from the great forests of Speyside was used to build over 80,000 tons of shipping. The book vividly illustrates the important connections between the military, political an…

Taking the Plunge Wild swimming changes lives.  The thrill of plunging - or dipping a toe - into open water brings joy, confidence, adventure and friendship.  It can wash away stress and sadness, pain and grief.  Here water is a great healer, a place to feel gloriously, elementally alive and in touch with yourself, with others and with nature. With practial advice on how wild swimming works and ho…

A must have book for wild swimmers! What makes the perfect swim? It's all about the most magical locations(and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourselfand otheers safe...and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm -up cuppa and cake. Whether you are a seasoned dipper or a fledgling, The Art Of Wild Swimming is the ultimate guide to becoming an awesome, joyful and responsible…