The diverse habitats in the Cairngorms, Britain's largest National Park, are home to an unrivalled variety of wildlife, including the Golden Eagle, Osprey, Pine Marten, Red Deer, Red Fox and Mountain Hare. The mountain zone of the Cairngorms is the highest and most massive range of arctic mountain landscape anywhere in the British Isles and the forests contain remnants of the original `Great Wood of Caledon'. Over several years, wildlife and landscape photographers Peter Cairns and Mark Hamblin have captured the spirit of this special part of the world in a series of evocative images. Although led by stunning wildlife scenes and images of forest, mountain and moorland, Wild Land not only describes the history and management of each species, but also takes a look back at the animals of Scotland's past and glances into the future of Scottish wildlife, making a plea for the importance of nurturing our precious land.
Peter Cairns lives in Kincraig in the heart of the Cairngorms. After spending 15 years running a raod transport company in England, he now runs his own photographic library, www.northshots.com, focusing on Scottish wildlife and accompanying political issues. Mark Hamblin has been involved in nature photography since his teens. He worked in the Peak District for many years before moving to the Scottish Highlands. Mark is a partner in Wildshots, www.wildshots.co.uk, leading holidays in the Highlands and overseas.
'Wild Land is a stunning visual celebration of Britain's largest National Park. The photography, dramatic and dazzling throughout... the first "must-have" book of 2005' Scottish Wildlife Trust '...wonderfully photographed, deeply felt and immensely important new volume... buy this book...' Daily Mail 'A truly stunning work' The Herald 'captures the natural beauty and wildlife diversity of the area in truly 'Wow! Factor 10' images.' The Sunday Post