The Munros: A History

BY ANDREW DEMPSTER LUATH PRESS £11.99 ★★★★☆

Following on from his 1995 book The Munro Phenomenon, Dempster has written this updated tale of the mountains for a new generation of baggers. In doing so he brings to light the latest achievements in climbing them all and looks back to discover a little-known man who was a key player in the creation of Hugh Munro’s tabling of the highest mountains in Scotland. If you’re looking for a mountain guide then look elsewhere, but if you’re addicted to the spirit of bagging this is an essential read.