In his newest publication, Ralph concentrates on the history of Corrour Bothy. The book tells the story of the oldest and most famous bothy in the world, celebrating a century of public use in 2020. The book blends visitors’ book entries with historical accounts. Through visitors’ book entries between the years of 1928 and the present day, Ralph outlines bothy life, the history of the Highlands, of hillwalking and of climbing and thereby provides a portrait of the past 100 years from a unique perspective centred on the Cairngorms.
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Ralph Storer is an experienced hillwalker who has hiked extensively around the world. Although a Sassenach by birth, he has lived in Scotland since studying psychology at Dundee University and has a great affinity for the Highlands. As well as disappearing into the hills for a regular fix of nature, he also writes novels and non-fiction, and produces darkwave music on his home computer.His writing is known for its witty take on matters mountainous and his guidebooks have become standard works on the subject.