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The Sound of Many Waters
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A Lyrical Journey Through Scotland's Rivers and Waterways
A meditative exploration of water's power, beauty, and place in Scottish life
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About the Ebook
With the widest catchment area of any river in Britain, the Tay drains much of the lower Highlands of Scotland. A vast network of lochs and smaller bodies of water feed the rivers Isla, Garry, Tummel, Almond and Earn, which all in turn flow into this mighty river as it cuts its way through the landscape. Robin Crawford has a very personal connection to this river, and as he walks along its banks, from its source on Ben Lui until it spills into the North Sea at Dundee, we find parallels between his own experience and the broader history of the Tay. Reaching back to a prehistoric fish found near Balruddery in Perthshire, we follow its story through time to the present day, with detours to seek gold, clans, battles, forts, disasters, witches and whisky en route. In amongst this broader sweep of history is Robin's own story. As he walks, he reminisces and reflects on the small moments of a life on which events turn.Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover the rivers that shaped Scotland's landscape, culture, and identity
- Experience Robin A. Crawford's evocative nature writing at its finest
- Connect with Scotland's natural heritage through intimate first-hand encounters
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
Reviews
'Crawford's mesmerising book charts his wanderings over the Tay's banks from hill to sea, weaving together the history of the landscape and his personal connections to the river'
Sunday Post
'The history comes interspersed with evocative passages of nature writing — this feels less like a voyage of exploration and more like having a local show you around their home'
The Scotsman
'Never less than captivating — a charming, meandering journey'
Scottish Field
'An impressively researched book, part-personal memoir, part guide-book'
Country Life
About the Author
Robin A. Crawford is an author and illustrator, with a particular interest in the culture and natural heritage of Scotland. His first book, Into the Peatlands: A Journey Through the Moorland Year, was longlisted for the Highland Book Prize. He lives in Auchtermuchty, in Fife.Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 03 July 2025
Print Length: 368 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788857741
Format: Ebook
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