For twenty-one years Lea MacNally was the ranger / naturalist at Torridon, The National Trust for Scotland's vast property in Wester Ross. This book was completed shortly before his death. Chapters include: Introduction to Torridon; The people of Torridon; The mountains; Mountain rescue; Wildlife in need; More wildlife waifs; Wild and free - animals; Wild and free - birds; Tame red deer; Red deer on the hill; The eagle years; Swansong.

Previous owner's inscription on front end-paper.