This is a personal, reflective account of Galloway's wildlife based on life in a uniquely varied and diverse glen, tucked away between high, heather-clad hills and the shore of the Solway. It includes the author's reflections on the importance of wild places, based on a lifetime of experience as a naturalist and conservationist. Ian Carter expresses a desire for more wildness, and living in a place with few people allows wildlife to take on greater...