Birlinn Ltd. and Ocean Vertical are absolutely delighted to invite you to celebrate the launch of Blue Scotland by Mollie Hughes.

Please join us to celebrate the launch of Blue Scotland, by world record holding mountaineer, adventurer and motivational speaker, Mollie Hughes.

6:30 – 7:30pm – Live Podcast with Alan Nash for Get After It podcast

7:30 – 8:30pm – Book signing and drinks

About the book:

Scotland is famed for its rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, endless rivers and deep lochs. The whole country is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.

In this unique guide, adventurer Mollie Hughes introduces many of her favourite places to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf. Mixing world-class surfing breaks with kayaking adventures on the west coast, and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde with invigorating swims in the lochs of the Cairngorms, the book shows us how to access and enjoy these varied blue spaces.

Mollie includes her own personal experiences and tips, enabling wild watersports fans of all levels to make the most of the amazing opportunities Scotland has to offer.

About Mollie Hughes:

Mollie Hughes is a world record-breaking sports adventurer, mountaineer, polar explorer and international motivational speaker. In 2017 broke the world record for becoming the youngest woman to climb both sides of Mount Everest and in 2020 became the youngest woman to ski solo to the South Pole. In December 2020 she was the first woman to become president of Scouts Scotland.