Ribbon of Wildness
Ribbon of Wildness
Summary
The Watershed of Scotland is a line that separates east from west; that divides those river basin areas which drain towards the North Sea on the one hand, and those which flow west into the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Ribbon of Wildness provides a vivid introduction to this geographic and landscape feature, which has hitherto been largely unknown.
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Ribbon of Wildness by Peter Wright
The Watershed of Scotland is a line that separates east from west; that divides those river basin areas which drain towards the North Sea on the one hand, and those which flow west into the Atlantic Ocean on the other. Ribbon of Wildness provides a vivid introduction to this geographic and landscape feature, which has hitherto been largely unknown.No other journey can give so sublime a sense of unity - a feeling of how the Nation`s various different landscapes link together to form a coherent whole - THE SCOTSMAN
Absorbing account of a strenuous and meandering walk from Peel Fell on the Border to Duncansby Head, Caithness - all without crossing a stream. - SCOTLAND IN TRUST, NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND
[Ribbon of Wildness] is something truly special and an immense celebration of the best of Scottish landscape. - RORY SYME, John Muir Trust Journal
Ribbon of Wildness will inspire others to view more than a few of the wondrous landscapes of Scotland whilst basking in their wildness. - SCOTTISH WILDLIFE MAGAZINE, Scottish Wildlife Trust
A remarkable and incredible journey which others will most surely want to tackle. - THE HOUR, STV
John Muir would have been proud of this tremendous wild journey. Scotland's watershed is a remarkable feature of our country, and unites wild places; both familiar and remote. This unique Ribbon of Wildness leads us on an insightful exploration of our precious wilder land and its people. - J HUTCHISON, Chairman, The John Muir Trust
PETER WRIGHT left school aged 14 and after a year at Newbattle Abbey College, pursued a career in Community Education and youth work in Scotland. He has an extensive commitment to the voluntary sector, especially in founding or assisting in the development of new initiatives, including being the Co-founder of the John Muir Award within the John Muir Trust and the founder of Youth in Trust within the National Trust for Scotland. Peter Wright lives near Edinburgh, is married, has three children and a granddaughter He has walked the entire Watershed of Scotland.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781906817459 |
| ISBN 10 | 1906817456 |
| Title | Ribbon of Wildness |
| Author | Peter Wright |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Luath Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-09-06 |
| Number of pages | 200 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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