Reviews Watch out for Some wildlife highlights you can enjoy in your own home Reading The Rainforests of Britain and Ireland:


A Traveller’s Guide by Clifton Bain Published by Sandstone Press Ltd ISBN 978-910124-26-0 £14.99 (RRP £24.99)


To many, the words ‘rainforests’ and ‘Britain’ are not readily associated but, to readers of Clifton Bain’s new book, that may no longer be the case. Following the success of The Ancient Pinewoods of Scotland, Bain has produced another fantastic traveller’s guide to one of our most awe-inspiring yet under- celebrated habitats. The introductory chapters


give a comprehensive overview of the characteristics, history and importance of Britain and Ireland’s rainforests. The rest of the book provides maps,


Reading Set in Stone: The Geology and


Landscapes of Scotland by Alan McKirdy Published by Birlinn ISBN: 9781780271514 £9.99


The land that was to become Scotland has travelled across the globe over the last 3,000 million years – from close to the South Pole to its current position. During these travels, there were many continental collisions, creating mountain belts as high as the present-day Himalayas. In Set in Stone, Alan McKirdy traces Scotland’s amazing geological journey, explaining for the non–specialist reader why the landscape looks the way it does today. He also


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descriptions and travel notes for the remaining areas of these mystical woodlands. Whether you are an avid hiker


or an armchair adventurer, the combination of Bain’s descriptive and informative prose alongside his evocative photographs ensures that you are quickly transported to the damp interior of these incredible forests. Pete Haskell


Scottish Wildlife Trust readers can buy The Rainforests of Britain and Ireland, A Traveller’s Guide for £14.00 (RRP £24.99) plus postage and packing. To place your order call 01206 255800 or 01206 255777 and quote the code RAINFOR2016SW


On your phone Birds of Britain Pro – A field guide


Available on Apple and Android Published by iSpiny Cost: £10.49 (Pro) Lite edition, a sample of the main app, is free.


explores how Scots and those working in Scotland have played a seminal role in the development of geological science.


Written and designed by experts, this is a guide to 299 birds with specially written text, professionally produced bird songs and calls, and carefully selected photos showing a variety of plumages. You can add your own photos to the app to complement the images provided. In addition, this high quality bird app includes extensive record keeping features, with iCloud syncing to keep your data safe. Birds of Britain Pro has been selected by Apple for their ‘What’s Hot’ list since its launch.


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