In New Horizons book 1, Andy's present life "goes up in smoke "as his farm bothy home of 30 years is reduced to rubble to make way for a modern housing development. His love of animals and birds and his willingness to move on sees him employed on a Scottish West Coast Island. This is his story- - - - ! The story continues in book 2. Andy and his animal and bird friends live happily on Stelling Isle, but nothing can ever stay the same - - - -!