The Horizontal Oak: A  Life in Nature by Polly Pullar.

Less than a week to go until our very good friend, Polly Pullar, returns to The Highland Bookshop to introduce her brand-new memoir, The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature.

Come along and enjoy a glass of wine while Polly chats to local writer, Kirsteen Bell, and nab yourself a signed copy afterwards. 

Friday the 16th of September at 6:30pm in the Highland Bookshop.

Tickets are FREE but must be booked on Eventbrite (link below) or via the shop.

Click here to book your ticket.

Please note this event will be hosted in our upstairs event space.

About the Book:

Ever since her pet sheep Lulu accompanied her to school at the age of seven, animals and nature have been at the heart of Polly Pullar's world. Growing up in a remote corner of the Scottish West Highlands, she roamed freely through the spectacular countryside and met her first otters, seals, eagles and wildcats. But an otherwise idyllic childhood was marred by family secrets which ultimately turned to tragedy.

Following the suicide of her alcoholic father and the deterioration of her relationship with her mother, as well as the break-up of her own marriage, Polly rebuilt her life, earning a reputation as a wildlife expert and rehabilitator, journalist and photographer. This is her extraordinary, inspirational story. Written with compassion, humour and optimism, Polly reflects on how her love of the natural world has helped her find the strength to forgive and understand her parents, and to find an equilibrium.


Tickets are FREE but must be booked on Eventbrite (link below) or via the shop.