Profile of Felicity MARTIN

Name:

Felicity MARTIN

Professional title

Freelance writer and photographer

Address

Belvue, Thimble Row, Dunning, Perthshire PH2 0RT

Telephone (day)

01764 684454

Telephone (evening)

01764 684454

Fax:

Mobile

E-mail

mail@felicitymartin.co.uk

Website 1

www.felicitymartin.co.uk

Website 2

Biography

Most of my work features Scotland, but I also cover active travel to wild places elsewhere in Europe. I focus on outdoor issues, such as conservation and access, and outdoor activities, especially walking and mountain biking. I’m interested in all landscapes – including mountains, rivers, woods and coasts – and the wildlife associated with them.

I’ve lived in Scotland since 1980, having moved north after falling in love with the country on walking, kayaking and camping trips. In 1998, I left behind a career in training, IT and communications to become a full-time freelance writer and photographer.

Main professional activities

Contribute outdoor and travel features to UK newspapers, magazines and websites. Write and illustrate an outdoor feature, which has appeared for the past eight years in the Perthshire Advertiser.

Produce promotional features and content for news releases, websites, leaflets and brochures for a variety of clients, including tourist boards and Forestry Commission Scotland.

Memberships

Outdoor Writers' Guild

Awards

Most recent publications

Walks Orkney (Hallewell 2006); Walks North Perthshire (Hallewell, 2000); Walking in Perthshire - Series 1, 2, 3 & 4 (Perthshire Advertiser, 2000/2001).

Other important publications

Areas of particular interest or expertise

Walking; cycling; woodlands and forestry; wildlife; access; Perthshire; Scotland (Highlands, Islands and Lowlands); Donegal; Andalucia, Spain; Gozo, Malta; Jura, France and Switzerland; Kuusamo, Finland; Western Australia; Nepal.

Other relevant information

As a Director of Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust, I’m involved in the development of path networks and facilitating access for all.