Anna Deacon on Muck Rack

Anna Deacon

  • Photographer, Writer and Journalist, Freelance
Edinburgh
As seen in: The Waterstones Podcast, The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Scotsman, The i Paper, Stylist
Covers:  Travel, wild swimming, mental health & wellbeing, Scotland, Balearic Islands, photography, nature
Books & photos 🧜‍♀️Taking The Plunge🌳For The Love Of Trees 📚The Art of Wild Swimming Scotland/England & Wales/Ireland ☀️Wild Guide Balearic Islands
Back to Anna Deacon’s profile

Anna Deacon’s Journalist Portfolio

View as a grid

The Waterstones Podcast —
Who shared?

Secret swimming spots in the quiet coves of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera

Secret swimming spots in the quiet coves of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera

The i Paper — As a rule of thumb, the further you have to hike to find a Balearic cove or cala, the more deserted you can expect it to be, incrementally rewarding you for your effort. Take everything you might need with you: there will be no facilities, no drinking water and often no shade.
Who shared?

The wild side of the Balearics: off the beaten track on Spain's stunning paradise islands

The wild side of the Balearics: off the beaten track on Spain's stunning paradise islands

The Guardian — The rugged west coast is where some of Ibiza's biggest adventures are to be found. The rocky headlands are covered in forests, occasionally dipping down to stunning beaches, and much of this area is accessible only on foot. The remote Ses Balandres beachis reached via ladders and ropes down an almost sheer cliff, after a long hike.
Who shared?

The Art of Wild Swimming: Scotland - Books from Scotland

The Art of Wild Swimming: Scotland - Books from Scotland

Books from Scotland — This unique guide to the where, when, how and why of wild swimming in Scotland draws upon the passion and knowledge of the wild swimming community. Here they share their hard-earned secrets, expertise and spirit of adventure to bring together over a hundred of the most invigorating and rewarding swimming spots around the country.
Who shared?

Come on in! The exhilarating joy of outdoor ice-bathing

Come on in! The exhilarating joy of outdoor ice-bathing

The Guardian — The path to the water is treacherous. The snow has covered the ice making it slippery underfoot. It is 7.45 am and dark, but my friend Vicky and I have head torches and the moon is bright.
Who shared?

The joy of small things: daily lockdown walks with a camera

The joy of small things: daily lockdown walks with a camera

The Guardian — uring the last lockdown one of the things that soothed me most was going on a daily walk with my camera, seeking out beauty in nature, the small things. I live in Edinburgh, and would walk down to my local beach, and back along some of the old railway lines that criss cross the city and are now cycle paths, punctuated by woodland areas and dominated by huge trees.
Who shared?

The joy of small things: daily lockdown walks with a camera

The joy of small things: daily lockdown walks with a camera

The Guardian — uring the last lockdown one of the things that soothed me most was going on a daily walk with my camera, seeking out beauty in nature, the small things. I live in Edinburgh, and would walk down to my local beach, and back along some of the old railway lines that criss cross the city and are now cycle paths, punctuated by woodland areas and dominated by huge trees.
Who shared?

Taking the Plunge

Taking the Plunge

blackandwhitepublishing.com — Wild swimming changes lives. The thrill of plunging - or dipping a toe - into open water brings joy, confidence, adventure and friendship. It can wash away stress and sadness, pain and grief. Here water is a great healer, a place to feel gloriously, elementally alive and in touch with yourself, with others and with nature.
Who shared?

Need a hug? Tried trees? Now is the perfect time to visit woods closest to you and dream of fores...

Need a hug? Tried trees? Now is the perfect time to visit woods closest to you and dream of fores...

The Scotsman — There is nothing quite as calming and perspective-altering as a woodland walk. When we first started working on our book about peoples' relationships with trees, For The Love Of Trees, we had an idea that we would be spending hours standing beneath towering firs or wandering through tangled, mossy forests as we did our research.
Who shared?

For the Love of Trees

For the Love of Trees

hive.co.uk — For the Love of Trees is a beautiful celebration of trees and our connection with them. Combining amazing photographic portraits of people and trees with powerful personal testimonies, it tells stories of unique relationships with favourite trees.
Who shared?

'Wild swimming has changed our lives' - four women on what open-water exercise means to them

'Wild swimming has changed our lives' - four women on what open-water exercise means to them

The Telegraph — This article was first published in November 2019. We are republishing today in response to the news that open-water swimming is permitted under updated lockdown rules Dawn Craig pats the surface of the reservoir, breaking the ice ahead of her so she can walk in.
Who shared?

Why cold water swimming is the ultimate way to practise mindfulness

Why cold water swimming is the ultimate way to practise mindfulness

Stylist Magazine — Skip to content Long Reads There's no escaping it. When you get into the water, particularly cold water, there's something about that shock to the system that brings you right into that moment, into the present and what is happening, physically, in you and around you. You're there. Alive. Uncomfortable.
Who shared?

Thrill of the chill: the best outdoor winter swimming spots in Britain

Thrill of the chill: the best outdoor winter swimming spots in Britain

The Guardian — At the foot of Mount Snowdon, near the village of Llanberis, the stunning, glacially formed Llyn Padarn is so popular it's sometimes described as the "local swimming pool". Take a dip here and you are swimming with the Torgoch, a rare type of Arctic char fish that has survived since the ice age.
Who shared?

PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions

PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions

pressreader.com — Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world's most popular newspapers & magazines. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 5 devices with 7-day free trial.
Who shared?

City breaks with kids: Edinburgh

City breaks with kids: Edinburgh

The Guardian — We love to stand on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle and wait for the one o'clock canon to fire. It always makes us jump, even though we know it's coming, but there are just such wonderful views across the city, and to the sea beyond, from here.
Who shared?

City breaks with kids: Edinburgh

City breaks with kids: Edinburgh

The Guardian — We love to stand on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle and wait for the one o'clock canon to fire. It always makes us jump, even though we know it's coming, but there are just such wonderful views across the city, and to the sea beyond, from here.
Who shared?

Amazing travel guide reveals the hidden gems of the Balearic Islands

Amazing travel guide reveals the hidden gems of the Balearic Islands

Daily Mail — Wild Guide Balearic Islands reveals stunning spots in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, showing a side of the islands that's 'at odds with their touristy reputation'.
Who shared?

Amazing travel guide reveals the hidden gems of the Balearic Islands

Amazing travel guide reveals the hidden gems of the Balearic Islands

Daily Mail — Wild Guide Balearic Islands reveals stunning spots in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, showing a side of the islands that's 'at odds with their touristy reputation'.
Who shared?

The Waterstones Podcast —
Who shared?

The Waterstones Podcast —
Who shared?

Actions

Share this page

Is this you?

As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile

Get in touch with Anna

Contact Anna, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified