Story Time with Adam Ramsay
My Dad Brought Beavers Back
Attendance options:
We're delighted that Portobello-based author Adam Ramsay will be joining us for a children's Story Time event, when he'll be reading his brand new picture book My Dad Brought Beavers Back. It's a true story of how Adam's family helped bring nature back to life.
You can sign up to attend and collect a copy of My Dad Brought Beavers Back when you attend the event, and there's a free option available below as well. Adam will also be signing and dedicating copies of the book on the day.
Please note that this Story Time event is suitable for children aged six and under. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the event.
About My Dad Brought Beavers Back:
My Dad Brought Beavers Back gives a rhyming account of the true story about how Adam’s parents, Paul and Louise Ramsay, reintroduced beavers to the Bamff estate in Perthshire - and played a wider role in their return across the UK; and explains for young audiences how beavers help restore wetland ecosystems.
A picture book for 3-6 years old about nature and conservation. Based on the author's personal story, as told to his children.
Please note: Tickets for our events are non-refundable. Professional photography and videography may take place during this event (attendees' faces would not be shown). Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:
Adam Ramsay Author
Adam Ramsay is an investigative and campaigning journalist whose work has covered dark money and the constitutional crisis as well as environmental issues. A former special correspondent at openDemocracy, he is now a freelancer, with work appearing in NovaraMedia, The Guardian, Byline Times and elsewhere. His (adult) book, Abolish Westminster is due to be published by Faber and Faber, also in 2026, and he writes a substack newsletter of the same name. He lives in Portobello with his wife and three young daughters.
The venue
The Portobello Bookshop
46 Portobello High Street
Edinburgh
EH15 1DA
Telephone: 0131 629 6756
Website: www.theportobellobookshop.com
Wheelchair Access
We have a ramp at the front of the shop which has a ratio of 1:10 and loading capacity of 300kg, and so should be able to be used by most wheelchair users or those with mobility vehicles. The front doors are fully automated. Our shop interior is designed to allow access throughout for wheelchair users and prams, though please note there is only 700mm wide clearance to access the staff toilet.
Sound
We use a PA system to enhance the audio at our live events. We also have a hearing loop system installed, if you’d like to use our loop system during an event please let us know and we’ll make sure we have it set up and connected to the live audio feed during the event. If you wish to attend an event and require BSL interpretation, please give us a few weeks notice and we’ll do our best to arrange an interpreter.