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The Unremembered Places
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A captivating journey into Scotland’s forgotten landscapes — uncovering wild histories, hidden relics and the powerful stories etched into remote places.
Shortlisted for The Great Outdoors Award and the Boardman Tasker Award, Patrick Baker’s acclaimed book blends adventure, travel writing and historical investigation into a vivid exploration of Scotland’s overlooked past.
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About the Ebook
The Unremembered Places uncovers the strange, atmospheric and often forgotten sites scattered across Scotland’s wild landscapes — places where past lives, lost industries and ancient cultures still echo today.
Baker asks why so many of these “wild histories” remain unnoticed, and what they reveal about who we are now. His journeys take him from:
- ancient droving routes crossing high mountain passes,
- desolate moorland graveyards tied to vanished communities,
- post‑industrial islands reclaimed by nature,
- Clearance villages left to the wind and heather,
- caves explored by early climbers,
- and mysterious strongholds linked to early Christian missionaries.
Along the way he encounters Neolithic settlements, Viking burial grounds, sacred wells, illicit whisky stills and bizarre World War Two structures — each one a portal into a deeper story.
Blending travelogue with historical narrative, Baker threads together geology, natural and social history, literature and industry to reveal the profound connections between people and place.
Critical Praise
"A rich, atmospheric exploration of Scotland’s forgotten landscapes — full of discovery, history and wild beauty."
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- A fresh perspective on Scotland’s remote and overlooked places.
- Blends adventure, history and landscape writing into a compelling narrative.
- Perfect for lovers of wild travel, hidden histories and off‑grid exploration.
- Shortlisted for major outdoor literature awards.
- A standout Birlinn title in travel writing and literary nonfiction.
About the Author
Patrick Baker worked in publishing before becoming a commercial writer and content producer. A passionate outdoor enthusiast, he has walked and climbed extensively across Scotland and Europe, and served as a non‑executive director for Mountain Training Scotland. He is also the author of The Cairngorms: A Secret History.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Birlinn
Publication Date: 21 May 2020
Print Length: 224 pages
ISBN (Ebook): 9781788852661
Format: Ebook
Language: English
Categories: Travel Writing, Adventure & Guide Books / Literary Non‑Fiction
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