Des Thompson

Scotland: Land of Mountains Des Thompson

Journey through Scotland's mountain regions and view a series of remarkable landscapes--arguably among the most beautiful and unspoiled in Europe. Sponsored by Scottish Natural Heritage and combining the talents of an influential writer and photographer, this book captures the unrivaled character of the Scottish mountains and touches on the threats facing their fragile existence. Sponsored by Scottish Natural Heritage, the government environmental agency, and the Clydesale Bank.

Also recommended: Scotland from the Air, Portrait of Scotland, France.

Colin Baxter is widely acclaimed for his distinctive landscape photography. In the early 1980s his work revolutionized the postcard industry in Scotland. Since then he has produced a varied range of publications, including more than twenty books, as well as calendars. Colin Baxter's photographs demonstrate his special empathy with the environment and cover many areas of Britain and the world. He lives in the Highlands of Scotland. Des Thompson is head of uplands and peatlands for Scottish Natural heritage. He is the author and editor of several other works.