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    Looking for a bothie

    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...
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    hiking, camping, & survival

    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...
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    Recommendations in Scotland?

    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...
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    Travel advice

    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...
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    Medieval Bushcraft Camping

    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...
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    Medieval bushcraft in Scotland?

    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...
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    The hermit of Loch Treig

    Hello, if you have read my previous post, you know what my intentions are. Recently, I heard about a man who is called the hermit of loch treig which is exactly what I am trying to do. My question (which I can't find info online about) is does he own that land? How has he been permitted to build...
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    New member

    Hello everyone. My name is Micheil The Fearless or just Michael. I am autistic and love wild camping/bush craft. I am learning wild survival skills as we speak through a professional program. I am often weird and have trouble speaking. One of my traits is that I often overshare. I currently...
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    Learning the ways of UK Bushcraft

    Please forgive me for any misunderstandings and silly questions. I am autistic and trying to learn as much as I can to prepare for myself for my trip. I am learning survival skills for wild rural camping in a weekly basis with professional training. I want to come to Scotland as a visitor to...