Skye and Kintail - Hamish M. Brown

The 25 Walks books are practical guides and attractive souvenirs. Written by experienced authors, they can be used with confidence. The carefully selected local walks are accompanied by easy-to-use maps and color photographs. More than walking guides, they are packed with interesting historical facts and local information. From the well-known and picturesque Old Man of Storr to the wildlife and prehistoric remains at Rubh' an Dunain; from the legends surrounding the Five Sisters to the rocks and crags above Plockton, this book guides the walker to areas of outstanding beauty and solitude.

Hamish Brown is a mountaineer, lecturer, photographer and poet who has written or edited a score of books. Born in Colombo, early travels took him to Ireland, Japan and Malaya. He pioneered outdoor education at Braehead School in Fife, later becoming the County Advisor in Outdoor Education. Breaking bounds he set off in 1974 on the challenge of climbing the Munros in a single effort which led to the classic "Hamish's Mountain Walk," which covers not only a remarkable feat but delves deeply into every aspect of the country he loves.