Hello, I’m Rebecca.
I’m a wildlife writer and photographer based in northeast Scotland.
I like to stay positive in my writing to encourage more people to learn about their local wildlife and be inspired to protect it. As a photographer I specialise in colourful portraits of British birds and mammals.
I create accessible wildlife content that bridges the communication gap between experts and the general public. During my time with non-profit group SEZARC in Florida I transformed scientific reports into accessible material for the general public. I also enjoy designing newsletters and magazines using Adobe InDesign.
My work has been featured in publications including BBC Wildlife and Oceanographic. I am currently the Digital Content Creator for Opticron and I have just been commissioned by Bradt Travel Guides to write a Slow Travel Guide to Northeast Scotland, which will be published in 2023.
If you have an idea for a writing or photography project, I’d love to hear from you.
Testimonials
Sheena Harvey
Former Editor, BBC Wildlife
“Rebecca is a thorough researcher and keen observer of nature who translates what she sees and learns into absorbing writing for a wide audience. Her gentle style drip feeds the reader with interesting facts about her subjects, wrapped in an entertaining package.”
Read my article here.
Heather Devey
Founder, Wild Intrigue
“Passionate, motivated and wonderfully creative, Rebecca captures moments of intrigue, beauty and importance which could otherwise be easily missed. It’s an honour to have her enthusiastically create informative, articulate and inspiring written pieces for us, and these have been greatly received by our followers.”
Read my guest blog here.
Linda Penfold
Director, SEZARC
“Rebecca is the perfect person to translate hard science into an interesting and understandable story for everyone. She has an innate understanding of nature and a passion for communicating that to people. Her work bridges science with the art of storytelling; a rare talent, indeed.”
Read my article here.
Suzy Bashford
Writing Workshop Participant, Moray Walking and Outdoor Festival 2021
“Rebecca’s gentle, encouraging, calm manner put me instantly at ease and I felt no pressure to be a particular way. How she guided us through the forest and exercises was also gentle and nurturing . It was a very soothing experience which helped me see how nature could inspire my writing. The course even inspired an episode on my Big Juicy Creative podcast!“
Read my workshop blog here.
