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Thank you all to who has offered help. I am moving very soon to Scotland so I have plenty of time to give it a go. I sort of already knew winter was going to be bad due to how many tragic deaths have happened especially in bothies around this time. Thanks for the advice and I will be working...

A valid point. I am moving to Scotland for Uni so I know there is plenty of time

I am worried about the mass amount of people who do end up deceased due to the severe cold. My question is how does one even begin to be able to have the experience to search a bothie out?

Hello everyone I will be in Scotland from December 11th to January 08th. Can anyone recommend a remote bothie around Glasgow and/or Edinburgh? Is there a website with a list of them? As some may know from my previous post, my mum recently passed away and I am finally taking a trip to heal. I...

I am planning a trip in March to Scotland to do some hiking and survival camping. This will be my first survival journey all by myself and I could use some advice. I am a bit nervous but I want to do mostly outdoor, remote as possible and maybe a few days in various bothies. Any advice? I am...

Thanks mate this has been helpful. I am considering going to Iona and possibly staying in an Airbnb. There is an Abbey in Iona and considering I am coming to the UK for Uni so I can find work post graduation, get my citizenship and then contemplating the priesthood/monastic life I think this...

I apologise to admins if this breaks any rules. I didn't know where else to post. I am coming to Scotland in December - January for a month after losing both of my parents. I am going to be booking an Airbnb and was wondering if anyone could recommend a small town in Scotland with a catholic...

I can and it is if needed be

I am planning a holiday around Christmas - the beginning of January. 2-4 weeks is my goal. I was thinking Scotland. Somewhere I can go and be alone in my thoughts with time to heal. My mother recently passed away and I am on my own. I am in my 20s and healthy so I don't mind a hiking journey. I...

Really good fellow however he is more of the 17th century but I am subscribed and have loved his videos

Thank you Lord Toddy, you have been more than helpful. This has been very insightful towards my goals and journey

Edit: Wasn't the video I thought but is VERY helpful. Still need some more advice on Scottish winter but VERY helpful. I actually just got done watching this one lol but didn't really tell me much about Scotland and the winter

I am trying to figure out how to historically camp (9th or 14th c.). I have all my gear but I am missing just 2 more items. I know many people slept on fur hides or also known as skins but what would they have used for: - 1) warmth 2) shelter - Would they have used a tent or a cloak makeshift or...

depending which parts yes, however most were 60-80s

I am working my way. Unfortunately only being in my 20s with friends or family for support and sole surviving is a lengthy process to advance in life and to achieve my goals but I will sooner or later. I am in CS (software engineer) and luckily I am going to be in Scotland soon indefinitely

Thanks mate, I went off grid for a bit but I am back for now. Thanks for the help

EDIT: I have heard a lot of people say that people who do bushcraft in the winter usually end up dead sadly. Is it possible for anyone to actually be prepared and not die without modern amenities? For an example instead of being in a modern home, a bothie or a tent or makeshift bushcraft house...

I was born and raised on a farm, I hunt, fish and am a historian. I am taking my final survival instructors course in the wild far from civilisation for 50 days. Beyond that not really haha

Thank you very much for this, it has been beyond helpful, I missed the comment about visiting the one young lady but I certainly will do that. I know it won't be easy but when someone is dedicated, anything is possible, it may not be the way I want but I will find a way. I am sorry to EVERYONE...

So just to clarify (I will probably copy and paste this portion to answer others) he actually did get permission. Recently (in another forum), I spoke to someone who knows him quite well and even helped him build what he has. He did get permission from the land owners (who I also know who they...