Wild Mull

This is a very attractive book which deals with a very attractive place which is rich in wildlife. If you are a naturalist visiting Mull then you should read this book, luxuriate in the images, imagine you’ll see all the wildlife and plan your trip ahead of setting off, and take the book with you for your visit. For this is a very good guide to Mull, for those naturally inclined.

-- Mark Avery * author and environmental campaigner *

The authors' love of Mull and empathy with Scottish culture comes across strongly...It’s the kind of book that deserves a prominent place on the bookshelves of anyone with any kind of interest in Mull and its surrounding islands, and would be invaluable in the rucksack when you are out and about on our beautiful island of Mull.

-- Anne Cleave * Mull Historical & Archaeological Society *

Every element is given the same attention and balanced approach that clearly stems from a deep love of Mull and its surrounding environment. The images from the island are something special...You get a sense of the joy the authors had in capturing the life and detail in the landscape.

-- Kirsteen Bell * The Oban Times *

Weaves together the animals, landscapes and people of this incredible island...Poetic in its descriptions of the resident creatures it also effectively gives them a voice and a place in the history and the future of this Hebridean gem.

-- Kenny Smith * Scottish Field *

A beautiful book and with sumptuous photos of all the species throughout…Wild Mull has been written by two exceptional field naturalists which adds to the enjoyment of the reading experience. Naturalists will love this book.

-- Steven Rutherford * Honorary Chairman British Naturalists’ Association *

Stephen has delved deep into the history, which makes the book a great reference work. Mull deserves this coverage, and the beautiful pictures taken by Martin Jones greatly enhance the book. 

-- John Miles * Scottish Birds *

Wild Mull is a wonderful guide to the island, its wildlife, people and history. Profusely illustrated, I would certainly want to read this before visiting, and probably take it with me.

-- Gordon Hamlett, Birdwatchers, Best Bird Books of the Year

Wild Mull has all the ingredients of a truly enjoyable read. It is a beautiful depiction of a place and a reference guide that does justice to a unique island that fully deserves such masterful coverage.

-- Laura C. Thubron, Glasgow Natural History Museum

This book is a good meld of natural and human history, anecdotes and facts and a useful reference for those visiting or with an interest in Mull.

-- Dan Brown, British Birds

Informative, inspiring and a great guide should you ever visit… and you will want to when you’ve read this book!

-- Bo Beolens (Fatbirder)

Very enjoyable... This is a great book to dip into and interesting facts can be found on just about every page.

-- Sandy McNeil * De Tha D