This book will be a joy to anyone who loves wild places and wants to explore their secrets.

John D. Burns takes us on a journey to the dramatic open spaces of the Scottish Highlands where he returns to an old way of living in a canvas tent heated by a woodburning stove.

This is more than a book about camping. It tells of his love of spending nights in remote places with only a layer of canvas between him and the stars. Told in the author’s unique style it is full of stories and humour.

As well as sharing the author’s adventures there is practical advice on setting up a hot tent and some suggestions for little-known camping spots in the heart of the Highlands.  The Hot Tent Diaries are a great introduction for anyone who wants to follow John into the wild – an invitation to adventure.