John Watson
I am a writer, publisher and designer based out of Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
My main interest and pastime is rock climbing and mountaineering. I run the small publishing house Stone Country Press, which has published several books on Scottish and World climbing: 'Stone Play', 'Bouldering in Scotland' and 'Essential Fontainebleau'. We are currently publishing a new series of climbing guides for Scotland. I have also published many articles in the climbing press magazines and journals: Climbing, Climber, Scottish Mountaineer, Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal, UKClimbing Online, Trail Magazine amongst others.
As a professional freelance writer, I specialise in Science, Nature, Travel and History. I am the author of the 'Sky Handbook', a book on our cosmos and atmosphere. I am currently auhtoring a Polar Travel book on the classic polar explorers called 'The Last Ice Heroes'..
My experience of travel within Scotland and Europe is extensive, I have a large stock photography collection and deep knowledge of travelling within Scotland especially.
Latest Articles
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Burt Lancaster - a Biography
Burt Lancaster is the rugged American hero or 'man of bronze' who acted in over 70 movies. His films could be described as intelligent macho.
Aug 19, 2009
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Tour the Locations of Scottish Local Hero Movie
Director Bill Forsyth sets his 1983 film in Scotland's most picturesque places which can be visited in a tour that covers both west and east coasts.
Aug 18, 2009
- John Watson
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Explore Neolithic Orkney in a Weekend
A visit to the Orkney islands north of Scotland is incomplete without a visit to some of the major archaeological wonders of our Neolithic past.
Aug 12, 2009
- John Watson
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Ben Nevis
Scotland and Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis is a popular trek and mountain climb and a must-do for every visitor to Scotland.
Jul 20, 2009
- John Watson
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Bouldering, Pierre Allain and John Gill
Famously described as 'the poetry of mountaineering', bouldering is a global climbing 'art' that now has its own unique sporting philosophy and history.
Jul 7, 2009
- John Watson
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