A Handbook of Scotland's Coasts: The Essential Guide for Beachcombers, Walkers, Wildlife Lovers, Rockpoolers, Wild Swimmers, Foragers, Fossil-Hunters and History Buffs

by Fi Martynoga (Editor)

This handbook offers an inspirational resource for those who want to discover more about the thousands of miles of Scotland’s spectacular coastline – from its stunning geology and diverse marine and bird life to its coastal culture, with its fishing ports, fresh cuisine, arts communities, ancient monuments and colourful local traditions.

Featuring achingly beautiful pristine coves and beaches, quirky highlights of island life and sites for exploring our history or spotting wildlife, this handbook is for beachcombers, rockpoolers, wild swimmers, birdwatchers, hikers, history buffs, sailors, walkers, dreamers...

Genres: Nature

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 16, 2015

About the author

Fi Martynoga is an environmental activist, journalist, museum researcher, and a renowned figure in Scottish nature, history, sustainability and food circles. She has several widely praised books to her name, including A Handbook of Scotland’s Wild Harvests and A Handbook of Scotland’s Trees. She is a former Trustee of Borders Forest Trust and Reforesting Scotland and a founding member of the Wildwood Group.

She also writes as Fiona J. Houston.

Reviews

[Kathryn Pearson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not the most engaging nature writing I've ever read and unimpressed by the complete lack of diversity in the authors selected - SCOTLAND IS NOT JUST WHITE MEN - but still enjoyed the dip in.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent handbook of the flora, fauna, and geology of Scotland's coasts, as well as suggested adventure days on them.