Richard Paylor

Richard was born in Harrogate, in the county of North Yorkshire in northern England. Having a notable passion for the outdoors and wildlife from a very young age, he spent many years pond dipping, bird watching, fishing and observing animals in the wild and in captivity. This inevitably led to the pursuit of a career in natural history and to become a taxidermist.

Richard trained in rural North Yorkshire, then in 1994 in his pursuit of Scottish natural history and with the opportunity to get back to rural life he moved to the far north of Scotland and the village of Brora in the Highlands.

He now lives with his family in a traditional croft house some 400 yards from the ocean on the outskirts of the Highland village. Northern Natural History close by, a modern purpose built taxidermist's workshop.

Richard is a certified official measurer for Safari Club International and for the Rowland Wards Records of Big Game. Having many prestigious clients from around Britain and worldwide, Richard and Northern Natural History are now synonymous with the world of UK taxidermy.

Hobbies and business interests? Along with natural history, mountain biking and boating, that would still be his passion for fishing, in particular Highland pike fishing, spending whatever free time is available each year in pursuit of the elusive predator Esox lucius. Northern Natural History (Taxidermy365.com) continues to be at the forefront of Richards interests along with AntiqueBookDealer.co.uk and THNQ.com

Northern Natural History Staff Photo 1997

Northern Natural History First UK Taxidermy firm online 1997     Coming soon... Zoology.co.uk