New book
Where a Cold Light Falls - now out!
New book
Where a Cold Light Falls - now out!
Acclaimed nature writer Keith Broomfield has had a passion for wildlife ever since a young boy. After spending his childhood in Edinburgh, Keith graduated in zoology from the University of Aberdeen and has been writing about and giving public talks on wildlife ever since. His writing covers all parts of the natural world, including flora and fungi, invertebrates, mammals, birds and marine life.
Keith is also well-known as the nature columnist for The Press & Journal, The Courier and Alloa Advertiser, and writes occasional pieces for The Scotsman and The Times.
Keith’s first book (published by Tippermuir Books), If Rivers Could Sing, was shortlisted by the Saltire Society in the 2021 Scotland’s National Book Awards. His second, A Scottish Wildlife Odyssey, is a nature travel journey through Scotland, which received much acclaim in literary reviews. This book was followed by Wild Quest Britain, a wildlife travel adventure through England, Wales and Scotland. Keith then returned to his roots with Wild Edinburgh, a study of the city of his youth. He has also written A Snorkeller’s Guide to the Mediterranean, published in 2024 by Pelagic Publishing.
His latest book – Where a Cold Light Falls – a Nature Journey through Northeast Scotland, was published in September 2026.
Contact Keith at: keith@keithbroomfield.com
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