In the endless struggle between man and nature, Bridget and Don MacCaskill's Highland home has always been a haven for injured and orphaned wildlife, from red deer to wildcats. The fascinating story begins with the rescue of two near-starved fox cubs called Rufus and Rusty, victims of their species' vicious reputation, and charts their often amusing journey into adulthood under the watchful eye of their new human 'parents'. Along the way, they are regularly joined by other wild creatures in need of the MacCaskills' help - badgers, birds of prey and a majestic golden eagle among them.

The Blood is Wild is a touching and brilliantly observed account of the precarious existence of wildlife in the Highlands. It is written with the same fondness that was so infectious in the TV film and book On the Swirl of the Tide, the story about the survival of otters in the North of Scotland