This is the story of the author's life in a wild and remote area of Scotland called Camusferna, and of three otters, Chahala, Mijbil and Edal, who become his constant companions.

Beautiful, moving and often funny as well, Gavin Maxwell's book is a classic tale of a man's relationship with the natural world around him that has delighted a generation of children and adults. It is also an enchanting film.