{"product_id":"under-the-radiant-hill-ebook","title":"Under The Radiant Hill","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lyrical, intimate and deeply rooted portrait of life, land and wildlife in one of the remotest corners of the Scottish Highlands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobin Noble reflects on a lifetime spent in Assynt — celebrating its rugged beauty, rich ecology and the resilient community who call it home.\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\u003eUnder the Radiant Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rich, evocative exploration of Assynt — one of the most dramatic and remote landscapes in Britain. From the towering silhouettes of Quinag and Suilven to the intricate moorlands, lochs, burns and wild coastline, Robin Noble captures the region’s extraordinary natural beauty with deep affection and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on a lifetime spent in the north‑west Highlands, Noble shares intimate encounters with the wildlife that surrounds his cottage beneath the ‘long mountain’ of Quinag — golden eagles circling overhead, otters slipping through the water, badgers and pine martens moving through the woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is also a book about people. Assynt has played a pivotal role in the history of community land ownership, and Noble reflects on decades of involvement with the crofters, shepherds and families who shaped the area. From the old generation he met in the 1960s to the newcomers of later years, he offers a compassionate, grounded portrait of life in a remote, fragile community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart memoir, part nature writing, part social history, this is a heartfelt celebration of place — and of the deep connections between land, wildlife and the people who live alongside them.\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 beautifully observed account of one of Scotland’s most remarkable landscapes — rich in detail, humanity and quiet wonder.\"\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 vivid portrait of Assynt\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the most spectacular landscapes in the Highlands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntimate wildlife encounters\u003c\/strong\u003e with eagles, otters, badgers, pine martens and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lifetime of knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e from a writer deeply embedded in the community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of nature writing\u003c\/strong\u003e, Scottish history and landscape memoir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrating land, life and belonging.\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\u003eRobin Noble\u003c\/strong\u003e is an environmental writer and teacher who has spent most of his working life in the Highlands and Islands, especially in Assynt, where he served as Chairman of the Assynt Community Council for ten years. His book \u003cem\u003eCastles in the Mist: The Victorian Transformation of the Highlands\u003c\/em\u003e was shortlisted for the Saltire Society History Book of the Year Award.\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 7 September 2023\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 9781788855891\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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