Tom Weir

From the mountains of the Scottish Highlands, to Morocco and the Alps, Scottish Explorer Tom Weir encountered many of the wonders of the world in his 91 years of life.

Known for 40 years of contributions to the Scotsman magazine, or his successful television broadcast 'Weir's Way', Tom Weir's dedication to the wilderness reserves a special place in any Scottish naturalist's heart.

Piecing together Weir's eventful life in his very own words, Tom Weir: An Anthology, edited by Hamish Brown, invites us closer into Tom's world than ever before, exploring the captivating landscapes of Greenland, Corsica and Norway, serving in the Royal Artillery of World War Two alongside him, and developing his love for rambling from humbling beginnings as a working class boy from Springburn.

Using his own expertise as a much-travelled author, lecturer and photographer, Hamish Brown delves deep into the inspiring life of such a well-loved figure, one article at a time.

Assembled with full co-operation of Tom's late wife Rhona Weir, this inspiring and insightful anthology is a beautiful refection on such a full life, with a pure facination for the natural world shining through every page.

'Getting to know more about the man himself, his exploits, and the world he lived in is the chief joy of this fascinating book' -- Undiscovered Scotland

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Update: September 2022. Most orders received through the Vertebrate Publishing Adventure Books website are dispatched from Gardners in Eastbourne, UK; some orders (such as signed copies of pre-orders, or limited stock items) are sent from our office in Sheffield, UK. If your order is for multiple items, you may receive more than one package, though we try to avoid this (if applicable, you would only be charged once for shipping). Orders received before 11 a.m. are dispatched the same day; orders received after 11 a.m. are usually dispatched the following business day. You will be sent a notification email when your order has been dispatched. If we are temporarily out of stock of a title we will advise by email.

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