{"product_id":"wild-history-ebook","title":"Wild History","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating journey into Scotland’s forgotten places — where ruins, relics and traces of the past lie hidden in the wild landscape.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJames Crawford uncovers the stories behind abandoned forts, ancient burial sites, lost industries and remote dwellings — revealing the secret history written into Scotland’s hills, coasts and forests.\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\u003eWild History\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers to explore Scotland’s hidden past — the ruins, remnants and forgotten structures that lie scattered across its most remote landscapes. From lonely beaches and eerie forests to windswept hills and abandoned industrial sites, James Crawford reveals the stories behind the places where history has been reclaimed by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the traces that rarely appear on maps, that lack plaques or explanations, and yet speak powerfully of the people who built, lived in and ultimately left them behind. Crawford guides readers through prehistoric forts, ancient burial sites, deserted bothies, derelict boathouses and the fading remains of once‑vital industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNamed \u003cstrong\u003eWaterstones Scottish Book of the Month\u003c\/strong\u003e for April 2025 and recognised by multiple major awards, \u003cstrong\u003eWild History\u003c\/strong\u003e blends travel writing, archaeology, storytelling and landscape observation into a vivid portrait of Scotland’s lost places.\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 stunning combination of aviation adventure and historical detective work.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Press and Journal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Crawford is a genuine, risk‑taking adventurer.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Daily Express\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Witty and memorable… moving as well as myth‑busting.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e— Mary Beard, \u003cem\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 journey into Scotland’s forgotten places\u003c\/strong\u003e — from prehistoric ruins to abandoned bothies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of travel writing\u003c\/strong\u003e, archaeology, landscape history and wild exploration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, atmospheric storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e from an acclaimed writer and broadcaster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully researched\u003c\/strong\u003e with vivid descriptions of remote and evocative locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Birlinn title\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrated by Waterstones and major literary awards.\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\u003eJames Crawford\u003c\/strong\u003e is a writer and broadcaster who spent over a decade researching Scotland’s national collection of architecture and archaeology. He is the author of nine books, including \u003cem\u003eFallen Glory\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Edge of the Plain\u003c\/em\u003e, both shortlisted for Non‑Fiction Book of the Year at Scotland’s National Book Awards. He is the writer and presenter of BBC One’s \u003cem\u003eScotland from the Sky\u003c\/em\u003e and BBC Radio 4’s \u003cem\u003eTake Four Books\u003c\/em\u003e, and in 2024 became Chair of the Edinburgh International Book Festival.\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 3 April 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Paperback):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781780279268\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTo be confirmed\u003c\/em\u003e\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 History \/ Travel Writing, Adventure \u0026amp; Guide Books\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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