Papers of Don and Bridget MacCaskill.
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, diaries, literary papers and photographs, 1973-2007, undated, of Don and Bridget MacCaskill.
Don MacCaskill was an eminent naturalist and forester who pioneered the blending of nature conservation with forestry practice. After his retirement as Chief Forester in Strathtyre and his wife Bridget concentrated on wildlife. They are especially known for their twelve year study of otters at Loch Teacuis on the Rathay Estate and the Eagle Watch project.
While Bridget recorded what they saw in her diaries and notebooks, Don took photographs. Together they produced a number of acclaimed outdoor books and numerous articles on their observations of Scottish wildlife.
Dates
- Creation: 1973-2007, undated.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Bridget MacCaskill.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Date
- 10 03 2016
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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