The wild landscapes of Britain are some of the most beautiful in the world. From the far North West Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the rugged sea cliffs of Cornwall are hidden corners of wildness, each with their own special creatures, plants and geology.
Yet these apparently unspoilt and natural landscapes are impacted everywhere by human occupation, overgrazing and blanket forestry. Positive action was called for in the face of this process of erosion and degradation and the John Muir Trust was formed in 1983, standing up for the wild land values pioneered by John Muir over a hundred years ago.
This website introduces those elements of land, nature, people and spirit that meant so much to him, and demonstrates that the natural world has a vital part to play in our lives through stewardship and preservation of ecosystems and natural resources.
The photographs within the pages of the Wild Nature Diary and the Wild Nature Calendar have been drawn from photographers with direct experience of encounters from the natural world in which we live. Each image tells its own inspiring story and helps us to connect with nature every day.
I hope you enjoy the scenes, textures and atmospheres of wild places throughout the year in the pages of the Wild Nature Diary 2025 and Wild Nature Calendar 2025.
After the end of the last Ice Age, in the lower mountain zone of extensive heath in Scotland, the Scot’s Pine Pinus sylvestris became the primary forest growth forming what we call Caledonian Forest. Today, restoration focuses on deer management and the joining together of the fragmented pockets of original forest. Within it in many places, a widespread understory has developed of Bell heather Erica cineria that is an important nectar source for all kinds of insects including honey bees, moths and butterflies.
This year we’re celebrating 25 years of the John Muir Trust Wild Nature Diary. For the 25th edition we’re reviewing the design and, as our most supportive users, we’d welcome your feedback and comments. If you have a couple of minutes to fill out our feedback form we’ll give you 10% discount off your next diary purchase.
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