The Sound of Many Waters (Paperback)

Robin A. Crawford

ISBN 10: 1836920083 / ISBN 13: 9781836920083

Published by Birlinn General, Edinburgh, 2026

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Paperback. Join Robin Crawford on a personal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea.With the widest catchment area of any river in Britain, the Tay drains much of the lower Highlands of Scotland. A vast network of lochs and smaller bodies of water feed the Isla, Garry, Tummel, Almond and Earn, which all flow into this mighty river.As Robin Crawford walks along the banks of the Tay, we delve into the history of this landscape and his personal connection with it, from hill walks with friends into the mountains of the Tays source to his student days in Dundee, where the Tay eventually spills out into the North Sea.Along the route we dip into the rivers story: the gold-panners on the river Cononish, the Earthquake House outside Comrie, Beatrix Potters holiday home near Dunkeld. Throughout, the river is our constant companion, connecting the small moments on which events turn and lives are changed forever.'Never less than captivating. In all, this is a charming, meandering journey.' Scottish Field'An impressively researched book, part-personal memoir, part guide-book.' Country Life Join Robin Crawford on a personal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea. Reaching back to a prehistoric fish found near Balruddery in Perthshire, we follow its story through time to the present day, with detours to seek gold, clans, battles, forts, disasters, witches and whisky. For fans of Robert Macfarlane and Annie Worsley. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Sound of Many Waters (Paperback)
• Publisher: Birlinn General, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1836920083
• ISBN 13: 9781836920083
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Join Robin Crawford on a personal journey from the source of the River Tay to the sea.

With the widest catchment area of any river in Britain, the Tay drains much of the lower Highlands of Scotland. A vast network of lochs and smaller bodies of water feed the Isla, Garry, Tummel, Almond and Earn, which all flow into this mighty river.

As Robin Crawford walks along the banks of the Tay, we delve into the history of this landscape and his personal connection with it, from hill walks with friends into the mountains of the Tay’s source to his student days in Dundee, where the Tay eventually spills out into the North Sea.

Along the route we dip into the river’s story: the gold-panners on the river Cononish, the Earthquake House outside Comrie, Beatrix Potter’s holiday home near Dunkeld. Throughout, the river is our constant companion, connecting the small moments on which events turn and lives are changed forever.

About the Author

Robin A. Crawford was born in Glasgow. His degree is in fine art and has in his time catalogued the print collection at the Hunterian Art Gallery, University of Glasgow and lectured on Art History at the University of Edinburgh. For the past 25 years he has been a bookseller and bookshop manager.