{"product_id":"the-unremembered-places-ebook","title":"The Unremembered Places","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating journey into Scotland’s forgotten landscapes — uncovering wild histories, hidden relics and the powerful stories etched into remote places.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted 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.\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\u003eThe Unremembered Places\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaker asks why so many of these “wild histories” remain unnoticed, and what they reveal about who we are now. His journeys take him from:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eancient droving routes\u003c\/strong\u003e crossing high mountain passes,\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003edesolate moorland graveyards\u003c\/strong\u003e tied to vanished communities,\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epost‑industrial islands\u003c\/strong\u003e reclaimed by nature,\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClearance villages\u003c\/strong\u003e left to the wind and heather,\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ecaves explored by early climbers\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003emysterious strongholds\u003c\/strong\u003e linked to early Christian missionaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending travelogue with historical narrative, Baker threads together geology, natural and social history, literature and industry to reveal the profound connections between people and place.\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 rich, atmospheric exploration of Scotland’s forgotten landscapes — full of discovery, history and wild beauty.\"\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 fresh perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e on Scotland’s remote and overlooked places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlends adventure, history and landscape writing\u003c\/strong\u003e into a compelling narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for lovers of wild travel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hidden histories and off‑grid exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for major outdoor literature awards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e in travel writing and literary nonfiction.\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 Baker\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Cairngorms: A Secret History\u003c\/em\u003e.\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 21 May 2020\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781788852661\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 Travel Writing, Adventure \u0026amp; Guide Books \/ Literary Non‑Fiction\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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