A Galloway Year

by Ian Carter and Karen Menarry

A Galloway Year is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the wildlife, landscapes and changing seasons of Galloway, one of the most unspoilt and biodiverse regions in south-west Scotland.

Combining evocative nature writing by naturalist Ian Carter with stunning artwork by Karen Menarry, this inspiring book explores Galloway’s silver lochs, rugged coastline, ancient woods, rolling farms, heather-clad hills and the vast Solway shore.

Away from Scotland’s busiest tourist routes, Galloway remains a hidden gem for lovers of nature, walking, birdwatching and wild landscapes. Through the eyes of an artist and a naturalist who have made this remarkable region their home, readers are introduced to the rich wildlife and distinctive character of an area that still retains fragments of Britain’s wilder countryside.

But A Galloway Year is more than a celebration of place. It is also a thoughtful and timely reflection on conservation, biodiversity and the growing pressures facing the natural world. As habitats shrink and wildlife declines across Britain, the book makes a passionate case for protecting the landscapes and species that survive in places like Galloway.

Richly illustrated and deeply atmospheric, this is an essential book for anyone interested in Scottish wildlife, nature writing, environmental conservation, landscape art and the wild places of Britain.