author
Roy Watling
b. 1938
Known for a lifetime spent studying fungi, this Scottish mycologist has helped readers and researchers alike make sense of the mushroom world. His work bridges careful scientific classification with a gift for sharing knowledge clearly.
2 Audiobooks
Identification of the Larger Fungi
by Roy Watling
Keys to Fungi on Dung
by M. J. (Michael J.) Richardson, Roy Watling
About the author
Born in 1938, Roy Watling is a Scottish mycologist best known for his work on the identification, classification, and ecology of fungi. He built a long career at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, where he served as Head of Mycology and Plant Pathology and later became an honorary associate.
Watling has written and co-written many books and papers on mushrooms and other fungi, with a reputation for making specialist subjects useful to both experts and keen amateurs. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh notes that he was awarded an MBE for services to mycology, especially for his teaching and for supporting amateur and professional mycologists, including those in the global south.
His career stands out for combining fieldwork, taxonomy, and public education. That mix of scientific depth and practical clarity makes his writing especially appealing for readers who want trustworthy guidance to the fungal world.