{"product_id":"native-ebook","title":"Native","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful, deeply personal account of farming, heritage and ecological loss in Galloway — a Times Bestseller and Wainwright Prize–shortlisted modern classic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Laurie’s acclaimed memoir explores the fragile links between people, cattle and wild birds in a landscape undergoing profound and irreversible change.\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\u003eNative\u003c\/strong\u003e is a moving, sharply observed memoir about land, loss and belonging in southwest Scotland. Desperate to reconnect with his native Galloway, Patrick Laurie throws himself into restoring his family farm — not through modern industrial methods, but by working with one of the oldest and most traditional cattle breeds: the Riggit Galloway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs he learns to care for these hardy animals, Laurie uncovers how deeply cattle once shaped the people, ecology and culture of this remote region. But he also confronts the stark reality of a landscape transformed: communities have vanished, ancient farming traditions have faded, and vast commercial forests have replaced open moorland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis ecological shift has had devastating consequences — none more symbolic than the catastrophic decline of the curlew, a bird woven into Galloway’s identity. The fragile relationship between people, cattle and wild birds becomes the emotional core of Laurie’s story as he faces the truth of life in a landscape on the brink of disappearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eTimes Bestseller\u003c\/strong\u003e and shortlisted for the \u003cstrong\u003eWainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNative\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vital, beautifully written reflection on heritage, stewardship and the future of rural Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Remarkable, and so profoundly enjoyable to read… Its importance is huge.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Joyce McMillan, The Scotsman\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 vital, heartfelt meditation on land, loss and the fragile ties that bind people to place.\"\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 deeply personal memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in the landscapes and traditions of Galloway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExplores ecological change\u003c\/strong\u003e and the decline of iconic species like the curlew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, evocative nature writing\u003c\/strong\u003e with emotional and cultural depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of rewilding, rural memoir and environmental literature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e and modern classic of Scottish nature writing.\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\u003ePatrick Laurie\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and farmer based in Galloway. His work focuses on rural culture, ecology and traditional farming practices. \u003cem\u003eNative\u003c\/em\u003e became a Times Bestseller and was shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for UK Nature Writing. He is widely recognised for his insight into the connections between people, land and wildlife.\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 2 April 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788852579\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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