Hostile Habitats

Hostile Habitats is Scotland’s much-loved guide to mountain wildlife, climate and landscapes, written for outdoor enthusiasts by some of the country’s leading experts in their fields.

This fully revised and updated third edition offers a comprehensive overview of the upland environment, bringing together the latest research and knowledge in an accessible style, each subject complemented by distinctive artwork, high-quality photographs, fresh diagrams, and identification guides.

Whether you’re just discovering Scotland’s hills or know their contours intimately, this book will deepen your appreciation of these special places and the habitats they support.