Bothy Tales – Footsteps in the Scottish Hills

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Bothy Tales returns mountain writer John D. Burns to the hidden corners of Britain’s uplands, following on from The Last Hillwalker. This book invites the reader into remote places scattered through the hills, where simple stone shelters offer refuge, stories and occasional chaos.

Drawing on journeys through the Scottish Highlands and beyond, Burns shares a collection of encounters shaped by weather, exhaustion and unexpected company. The bothies themselves become meeting points for a varied cast. Confident climbers pushing their luck, seasoned wanderers with strong opinions, and newcomers who have little idea what awaits them beyond the last road.

The tales range in tone from dramatic to gently comic, grounded in a deep affection for wild places and the people drawn to them. Bothy Tales captures the humour, hardship and quiet generosity found far from civilisation, offering an honest and engaging portrait of life at walking pace in the British hills.