Is a River Alive? Northern Scotland Highlands & Islands contributions from dozens of experts

contributions from dozens of experts and the real stories of people just like you

A once-in-a-generation debut from a major new talent

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Is a River Alive? Northern Scotland Highlands & Islands contributions from dozens of expertsAuthor: Macfarlane, Robert India Published on 1 May 2025 by Penguin Books Ltd (Hamish Hamilton Ltd) in the United Kingdom. Hardback 384 pages 243 x 160 x 35 598g SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION WRITING 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2026From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective shifting new book which answers a