Hebridean Natural History Books

  • Cover scan of Cruise Of The Betsey, Or, A Summer Ramble Among The Fossiliferous Deposits Of The Hebrides
    Cruise Of The Betsey, Or, A Summer Ramble Among The Fossiliferous Deposits Of The Hebrides Hugh Miller
    Hugh Miller was a Scot who helped to transform geology from an unchristian science into a favourite Victorian pastime. Cruise of the Betsey is a collection of Miller's 1857 notes recording his rambles around Scotland.
  • Cover scan of The Outer Hebrides
    The Outer Hebrides Malcolm MacGregor
    The photographs in this book cover remote mountains, hills, coastline and deserted islands. Additionally featured are churches, ruined castles, ancient graveyards, fishing vessels, Harris tweed factories and standing stones, bringing a different perspective to the Outer Hebrides.
  • Cover scan of The Salmon Rivers Of The North Highlands And The Outer Hebrides
    The Salmon Rivers Of The North Highlands And The Outer Hebrides Andrew Graham-Stewart
    Based on extensive research and drawing on archival material, this volume charts the development of over 50 Scottish salmon rivers over the past 200 years, and will appeal not only to anglers but also anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.