Beatrix Potter's Scotland: Her Perthshire Inspiration

by Lynne McGeachie

Beatrix Potter's Scotland gives insight into the life of one of the best-loved writers in Britain. Based around Potter's own journal, the book goes into detail about her upbringing and influences. She was largely brought up by nannies and governesses and even as a young child, she was perceived as highly imaginative and extremely intelligent, with a talent for drawing and a keen interest in science. The book details how Potter fell in love with the Perthshire countryside where she spent many summers, and how this helped her to create the characters Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Jeremy Fisher among others. The book also highlights how Walter Scott was an inspiration and was hugely admired by Potter from a young age. From the writer who brought you The Tale O Peter Kinnen, we learn about the creative literary genius that was Beatrix Potter.

Genres: Books About Books

128 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2010

Reviews

[Laurie Weiss]

After an awesome trip to Scotland which included a visit to Dunkeld I couldn't wait to read this book. I found it so interesting especially since I just visited and I could visualize specific locations mentioned in the book. Beatrix Potter is a role model for women in many ways. She possessed a strong sense of her own identity and was fearless in overcoming many of life's trials. Her love of animals and strong desire to preserve the land are two traits we can all admire and wish to aspire.

[HM]

This was so much more interesting than I’d imagined when I picked it up. When I saw the book at the thrift store, I’d thought about her illustrations and the movie Miss Potter (also worth watching). The story of her life is so very interesting and there are some beautiful drawings and paintings she’d done at various times in her life. Great book!