A timeless classic of nature writing and one man’s extraordinary bond with an otter

First published to widespread acclaim, Ring of Bright Water sold more than two million copies worldwide and was later adapted into a successful film. More than fifty years on, it remains a deeply moving and lyrical account of a man’s relationship with the natural world.

In 1957, after travelling through southern Iraq, Gavin Maxwell returned to the West Highlands of Scotland with a young otter named Mijbil. Together they made their home in a remote cottage, surrounded by the sea and the wild landscape of a place Maxwell called Camusfeàrna.

Written against the constant sound of the sea, Maxwell’s story brings the landscape and wildlife of the West Highlands vividly to life. His close relationship with Mijbil lies at the heart of this much loved work, making it a particularly memorable book about otters and the natural world.

This new single volume is unabridged and restores Ring of Bright Water to its original publication length, as Gavin Maxwell intended.

A beautiful choice for anyone who loves classic nature writing, wildlife books and evocative books about the Scottish landscape.