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Living Off-the-Grid in ScotlandDon't just experience Scottish history. Live it with The Art of Hutting, the essential beginner's guide to sustainable living off the grid. Experience Scotland like never before. The Land of the Brave has so much to see and offer, but nothing is more breathtaking than living in its natural beauty. So how does one live away from the cities of Scotland? Inspired by traditional and modern shelter techniques, hutting expert Peter MacQueen shares how to live off the grid in The Art of Hutting. Each chapter answers many your questions about local sustainable living, from the safest bushcraft tools to growing a bountiful garden for every season. That way, you can be prepared to create your forever home and make memories in the untamed heart of Scotland. Create your own cozy Scottish hideaway. Along with learning the necessary outdoor skills to live off Scotland's resources, this self-sufficient living book also shares how to create the hut of your dream. Off-grid living has never been cozier than with MacQueen's hutting tips and tricks, from constructing the perfect eco-design to finding natural building materials. And with visual examples of local huts and cottages to choose from, you can create your next home with all the beauty and wonders the Scottish highlands and lowlands have to offer. Inside The Art of Hutting, you'll also find: Best locations for hut building How to create a wildlife garden made from Scotland's natural vegetation Recommendations for fire-starter tools and firewood storage If you liked books such as Thrive, Clansland Almanac, or Surviving the Wild, then you'll love The Art of Hutting.

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Peter MacQueen is a professional hutter and instructor specializing in off the grid sustainability. Born and raised in Oban, Scotland, he fell in love with outdoor skills and living when his family built a hut on the Argyllshire coast. MacQueen has gone on to help others learn how to live off the grid so they can enjoy the beauty of Scotland through hutting. Since then, he has produced several documentaries and educational series on BBC Alba, Channel 4, and CBBC. MacQueen currently lives in Argyll with his partner and international cook, Coinneach MacLeod, along with their Highland Terrier, Seoras.

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