{"product_id":"a-last-wild-place-ebook","title":"A Last Wild Place","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vivid, immersive and deeply felt account of life in one of Scotland’s last true wildernesses — a year of storms, solitude, wildlife and wonder on the shores of Loch Shiel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMike Tomkies’ classic nature memoir captures the raw beauty, danger and exhilaration of living alone in the wild, far from roads, neighbours and the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Last Wild Place\u003c\/strong\u003e chronicles the years Mike Tomkies spent living alone in a remote cottage on the shores of Loch Shiel — a home he renamed \u003cem\u003eWildernesse\u003c\/em\u003e. Accessible only by boat, it became the setting for the most profound wilderness experience of his life, shared only with his loyal German Shepherd, Moobli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrganised around the elements of loch, woodland and mountain, the book follows the full cycle of the seasons in a landscape of harsh weather, fierce beauty and astonishing wildlife. Tomkies records everything with a naturalist’s precision and a storyteller’s heart: the roar of rutting stags, the flash of wild orchids, foxes patrolling their territories, otters slipping through moonlit water, badgers foraging at dusk, and ancient oaks torn apart by hurricane‑force winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis insights were earned through perseverance, solitude and constant exposure to danger. The challenges of living in such isolation — storms, injuries, hunger, cold — are woven into a narrative that celebrates resilience, wildness and the deep connection between humans and the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A remarkable portrait of a life lived close to nature, rich with observation, hardship and awe.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA classic of Scottish nature writing\u003c\/strong\u003e from one of the Highlands’ most iconic wilderness authors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive, sensory descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e of wildlife, weather and landscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful account of solitude\u003c\/strong\u003e and the challenges of living far from civilisation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of rewilding, wilderness memoir and Highland landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrating Scotland’s wild places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMike Tomkies\u003c\/strong\u003e was an acclaimed naturalist, writer and former Hollywood film journalist who spent 35 years living in remote wilderness areas in Scotland, Canada and Spain. Made an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland in 1988, he wrote numerous bestselling nature books and a two‑volume autobiography. He died in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn Ltd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Birlinn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 April 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788854498\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nature Writing \u0026amp; Gardening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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