Members share their accounts of magical moments in wild places. Why not contribute your own?
Wild Moment: Terry Gifford
Published: 24 Jan 2023
One of our early Members, Terry Gifford, shares his memories of getting John Muir's writing published in the UK and a thought-provoking poem about Sandwood Bay.
Wild Moment: John Bevan
Published: 24 Jan 2023
Long-standing Member John Bevan recalls how his love of wild places started early, resulted in a lasting legacy for a good friend who loved the Scottish hills, and continues to this day.
Wild Moment: Mandy Ducksbury
Published: 29 Nov 2022
Mandy's poem is inspired by a visit to Friar's Crag - a promontory overlooking Derwent Water near Keswick in the Lake District.
Wild Moment: Mandy Haggith
Published: 29 Nov 2022
Assynt author Mandy Haggith shares her poem about a women’s stalking outing on Quinag.
Wild Moment: Maggie Bartlett
Published: 31 Oct 2022
Maggie's poem shares the joy of wild swimming with a new generation.
Wild Moment: Jon Plunkett
Published: 13 Sep 2022
Perthshire poet Jon Plunkett performed his beautiful poem about Schiehallion at an event to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Heart of Scotland Forest Partnership, held near the 'Fairy Hill' in August 2022 - and shares it here.
Wild Moment: Delia Kennedy
Published: 30 Aug 2022
A Trust Member discusses the power of positive action and recommends reading Tess Burrows' books.
Wild Moment: Carol Lalley
Published: 26 Jul 2022
In 2019, Carol Lalley walked the 73-mile St Conan’s Pilgrims Way from Dalmally to Iona: “The time spent at St Columba’s Bay in Iona is as clear to me now as it was then and I felt inspired to write a poem about it."
Wild Moment: Jack McNeill
Published: 29 Jun 2022
A 90-year-old mountaineer captures his last ascent of the 'Fairy Hill' in a poem - Schiehallion (The Final Chapter)
Wild Moment: Jack McNeill
Published: 26 Apr 2022
A 90-year-old mountaineer recounts a memorable winter hill walking adventure that led to a life long friendship.
Wild Moment: Nigel Rose
Published: 26 Apr 2022
A Trust Member describes a close encounter on the banks of a Knoydart lochan in early summer.
Wild Moment: Moira Simpkinson
Published: 24 Mar 2022
Winner of the 2022 John Muir Trust Wild Poetry Competition, English, P1-3 category - Moira Simpkinson - writes about her favourite tree.