Maxwell Gavin

Gavin Maxwell (born 15 July 1914, Fort William, Scotland) — public profile

The query references "Maxwell Gavin." The public figure most closely matching this birth date and place is Gavin Maxwell, a Scottish naturalist and author (1914–1969). Names may appear in inverted order in some sources. The following summarizes widely known, verifiable information about this public profile.

Biographical overview

Gavin Maxwell was a Scottish naturalist and author best known for his memoir Ring of Bright Water. Born in Fort William, Scotland, on 15 July 1914, he developed a lifelong fascination with wildlife, particularly otters. He spent much of his life in the Scottish Highlands and later contributed to nature writing and conservation discourse through his books and essays. Maxwell died in 1969, leaving a lasting legacy in British nature writing.

Notable works

• Ring of Bright Water (1960) — a memoir recounting Maxwell’s life with his otter Mijbil and his broader reflections on wildlife and the natural world.

Film and media

The Ring of Bright Water book inspired a feature film released in 1985, which helped bring Maxwell’s story to a broader audience beyond readers of the book.

Public impact and legacy

Maxwell’s work contributed to mid-20th-century public interest in otters and wildlife conservation. His writing is frequently cited in histories of British nature writing and has influenced readers and conservationists interested in intimate, personal accounts of wildlife experiences. His books remain part of library collections and are discussed in biographies and retrospectives on nature writing.

Public profiles and social media

There are no official social media accounts associated with Gavin Maxwell. Any current profiles bearing his name are not officially managed by his estate or family. For reliable information, refer to established library catalogs, archives, and biographical references.

Where to learn more

• Oxford Dictionary of National Biography entry on Gavin Maxwell
• Library catalogs and national archives for primary sources and editions of Ring of Bright Water
• Film archives and reviews related to the 1985 Ring of Bright Water adaptation