Book description
Loch Lomondside is celebrated for its outstanding scenery. The area
supports a rich tapestry of water and wild land, forest and woodland,
farmland and settlement. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists. com
Another volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book is a
comprehensive account of the history and natural history of this
internationally famous area, which is soon to become one of the first
National Parks in Scotland.
For centuries, Loch Lomondside has been celebrated for its outstanding
scenery. The area supports a rich tapestry of water and wild land,
forest and woodland, farmland and settlement. It includes architectural
and archaeological features of considerable importance, and has been
celebrated by many great writers including Walter Scott, John Ruskin and
William Wordsworth.
Loch Lomondside is the most popular countryside destination in Scotland,
attracting more than 2 million visitors each year. Over 70 percent of
the population of Scotland are less than 1 hour's travelling time from
the area.
This book covers the history of the Loch and its people, forestry,
agriculture and fisheries, the natural history, recreational activities,
and conservation, past, present and future. It complements other
regional volumes in the New Naturalist series which include the
Hebrides, Orkney and the Shetland Islands. 'A superb book that will
instantly be a classic for the area'
Highland News Group
'Mr. Michell's book should provide a valuable stimulus for the park
authority when it gets into its stride'
The Herald John Mitchell was employed in nature conservation on Loch
Lomondside for over 27 years, initially as Senior Reserve Warden for the
Nature Conservancy Council and subsequently as area Officer for Scottish
Natural Heritage. He has also been actively involved in teaching, both
as a lecturer and summer tutor for university further education
departments, specialising in the wildlife and local history interest of
the Loch Lomond area.
