The Scottish Mountains - Tapa dura

The Scottish Mountains: Scotland s mountain landscapes are among the most striking and fragile in northern Europe. They possess a special magic that casts a spell over the many who come to behold them. Here is a unique collection of mountain images from high among the Scottish hills themselves. They reflect a passion for high mountains and wild places. Running through these vistas is the kaleidoscopic effect of light in all its varieties for the beauty of the Scottish hills is ever-changing. Here too is the swing of the seasons, from the crisp clarity of winter to the warm glow of summer, from the freshness of spring to the burning reds and browns of autumn. Scotland's mountains offer an important balance to modern life. We look to the hills to find inspiration and rejuvenation in nature s constant, yet always changing world. Here is Scotland's mountain realm as you have never experienced it before.

HAMISH BROWN is Scotland's foremost mountaineer. His outdoor and travel writing has appeared in over 100 books, periodicals and newspapers around the world. He is renowned for his walking expeditions in the Highlands, including being the first person to walk all the Munros in a single trip. Hamish is a pioneer in Outdoor Education in schools, and also created the annual TGO coast to coast walking challenge. He was awarded an MBE in 2001.