A Year in the Life of the Isle of Skye (A Year in the Life)

A Year in the Life of the Isle of Skye (A Year in the Life)

by Bill Birkett (Photographer), Bill Birkett (Photographer)

Synopsis

The Isle of Skye is a world of contrasts - of mountains, of desolate brown moor, sparkling lochs, roaring waterfalls, sea cliffs and white coral beaches encircled by myriad islands floating in clear blue seas. Rich in history, as the backdrop to Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight from the English, it is the wild province of eagle, deer, salmon, seal and killer whale. Bill Birkett portrays the Isle throughout the seasons, from its awakening in spring to the icy grip of winter. In particular he focuses on the three key areas: the Red Cuillin, the Black Cuillin and the northerly and spectacular region of Trotternish.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Published: 26 Jun 2008

ISBN 10: 071122644X
ISBN 13: 9780711226449

Media Reviews
Makes me smile for the thousandth time at the undiluted wonder of the Isle of Skye. West Highland Press This latest in a prize-winning series of 'year in the life' travel books, takes as a backdrop Bonnie Prince Charlie's flight and follows its spectacular landscapes through the seasons. The lavish pictures by photographer and mountain writer Bill Birkett are enough to make anyone want to follow Charlie... Independent on Sunday He captures the splendour of storm-welled waterfalls cascading off the hillsides as black clouds cast dramatic shadows across those famous jagged peaks. Aberdeen Press & Journal Predominantly stunning photos but with interesting accompanying text and extensive illustrative captions, this book makes use of the fact Birkett is an established mountain writer, as well as a celebrated photographer. BBC Countryfile
Author Bio
Bill Birkett is one of Britain's foremost mountain writers and photographers. Photography, climbing and walking have been his lifelong passions. He first started exploring the mountains with his father Jim Birkett, a leading climber and naturalist. Twice a winner of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild BEST OUTDOOR BOOK for his A Year in the Life of the Duddon Valley. and A Year in the Life of Langdale Valley, Bill is also the author of photographic portaits of Borrowdale and Glencoe and Scafell - Portrait of a Mountain.

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