Tag Archives: Scotland

Alive in the Dead of Winter

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Martyn Murray

A friend was camping in the eastern Mongolian steppes a couple of winters ago. He was driving off-track to survey migratory gazelle and was well equipped for camping at -40 degrees Celsius with Arctic tent and goose down sleeping bag. … Continue reading →

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“In John we trust”

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Martyn Murray

Yesterday, Jane Bradley wrote (The Scotsman, 17 December 2010 – In John we trust) Edinburgh University ecologist, author and John Muir enthusiast Martyn Murray is lobbying the council over the shooting of wild birds in the park. Under Scots law, … Continue reading →

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Pathways and Barriers to Nature

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Martyn Murray

Earlier this month Charles Clover wrote (The Sunday Times, 3 October 2010) : Martyn Murray, author of a new book, The Storm Leopard, is an ecologist who learnt his trade in Africa. He went back to assess the truth of … Continue reading →

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