John Muir - The Scotsman Who Saved Americas Wild Places

John Muir - The Scotsman Who Saved Americas Wild PlacesJohn Muir is regarded as the 'father of America's national parks' and is a towering figure in the history of that country's involvement with ecology. Born into a harsh home in Dunbar, Scotland he would often escape to revel in the birds and wildlife of the area. When his father suddenly uprooted the family and moved to the United States, the oppression he associated with his childhood continued and so did his involvement with the natural world.

Paul Bartlett was inspired to help us fundraise by producing a limited edition signed mountain hare print of his original artwork created using old editions of our Members’ Journal

the sixth edition of Scottish Hill Tracks is an essential companion for anyone with a keen interest in Scotland’s cultural heritage and for whom wide horizons

Cairngorm John is a must-read for anyone who spends time in the great outdoors

And what does the future hold for outposts on the edge

new technology and rescue dogs

revolutions in farming

A reusable water bottle that makes a difference

Size of the printed image: 26

thanks to Roy Dennis

A botanical hotspots section includes 100 rarer species and focuses on which places to visit in Britain which are particularly rich in flower species

By the 20th century they had been wiped out in Scotland and England

Considered wastelands