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Late spring in the Highlands: Blooming rhododendrons

Rhododendrons frame the Torridon hills

Rhododendron blooms frame the Torridon hills in June.

The rhododendrons are in bloom across the Highlands and I must admit they look beautiful – but they look better in a bonfire. Read more

A winter in the Highlands: Or how I learnt to love waterproofs and hate rhododendrons

Stunning views out to Ben Alligin now the rhododendrons are cleared.

Stunning views out to Ben Alligin now the rhododendrons are cleared.

Apologies if I have been a wee bit quiet on the blogging front. Rather embarrassingly for an environmental journalist, I have been involved in a major deforestation project. Read more

Book Review: Badgerlands by Patrick Barkham

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What is it about Patrick Barkham finding himself in compromising positions to spy on wildlife?

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