Living Off-Grid In Scotland For 12 Years
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- If you’re struggling with self-isolation, just imagine choosing to live that way for 12 years! After being diagnosed with a chronic heart condition, Davey made the decision to ditch his day job, sell up and move into a tent in the Scottish Highlands. He’s been there ever since, not just surviving, but thriving.
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No way does this chap look 65. Good luck to him in his chosen life path.
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Wonder if hes had a letter sent to his tent telling him he needs to pay for a tv license 😂
Lol 😆
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Or to tell him there's a pandemic on and he's not allowed out his tent unless for essential purposes
freeeeeeedom
😂😂😂😂😂 Classic. I'm sick of these letters. The thing is, I would never ever want anything to do with the BBC. I only watch dmax and film 4.
True Scotsman living his life with the bare essentials loving the country around him
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Get bored easily no?
I thought there were no true Scotsmen
That’s not what the lassies say when the wind blows my kilt up
"True Scotsmen"... You literally can't avoid racism anywhere.
What a lad! I did chuckle when he said; "I've suffered from hypothermia and I know what to do about that".
As he strolls to a freezing lake in shorts and a t-shirt.
This guy is absolutely bang on with the need for hygiene. Something you rarely see in ‘survival’ programs.
Never seen the Inuit taking regular baths 🤔
Probably because they’re all enjoying the luxuries of rainfall showers and bubble baths when the cameras turn off lmao
Because they live in houses, not unless you are a perv looking through their windows
Tats bullshit , a bath every day i know farmers who never take a bath and they are as healty as horses , they smell like cats urine and have no women
@@billbyrne7891 healthy, until they sustain a minor injury like a cut, it gets infected, and they need medical intervention
It’s best to smile at night knowing you may not wake up than cry to bed knowing you’ll face another day
LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL BROTHER, UNTIL IT'S TIME! TAKE CARE.
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@ATH-cam User his full, my friend, not someone else's full.
@@tempus.narrabo second time he heard the doctor say he hasn’t got long he still feels content & to stay there wow content 🌸
If I kicked the bucket, I'd be happy for my heart to go to a guy living like that.
Im living in the wild in Scotland. Very similar to you i had a serious health scare and i also have heart issues since birth. When you know that you probably won't live long it changes your perspective on life and you don't take your time for granted. I had to live in the wild it was a calling to it and i know the risks and how challenging it is but for me personally it is the only way i can truly live and it keeps my spirit revived. I grew up in Ireland anyways out in the sticks before emmigrating to England. But i always missed living in nature and being connected to that way of life. Had i known the happiness and sense of freedom id get from living in a tent in the wilderness id have done it years ago. I had to lose everything from the world to find myself in the wilderness again. Ill never forget that feeling i got the first time i stepped foot in the Scottish Highlands it was like, finally, im home - where i belong. It's a calling and it's deeply spiritual and freeing. It takes mental strength, determination, and a deep yearing to live the way you feel called to. Nothing could ever bring me back to the material world as i call it. It keeps you fit, strong and brings you into a totally different way of life and perspective. Many are called few are able to do it and few are meant to.... I have the highest respect to you sir! The Scottish spirits are amongst the bravest!
He was given a short life expectancy but has survived this long. I am 10yrs younger than my brother Davy and I am not as active as him. I truly think his off grid life as actually extended his
I'd be disappointed if he wasn't called Davey
@Bubbles DeVille haha
Being called Kenny would also suffice.
Davey Crockett
@@countOfHenneberg Kenny veach?
Good on you mate. Would luv to watch full 30 minute - hour documentary on you as person and how you survive out there.
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My only problem with this is that living 'off-grid' once used to mean growing at least some of your own food etc (which you can still do in certain developing non-western countries etc) but now living 'off grid' has been re-interpreted to mean living in the wilderness but depending on the wider society to provide your food and other essentials. That's not "off-grid".
Dont get me wrong, I admire this man's stamina but off grid living is simply not possible in the UK and many off-grid activities, such as certain types of hunting, that even our more recent ancestors used to do are simply NOT LEGAL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. I dont know about other countries, but off-grid living simply isn't possible in the U.K. The government largely owns the land, not you, and many off-grid activities are not possible or simply are made illegal by the government - which is not the case with other countries. This is a mis-representation when it is claimed this guy lives off grid, which is impossible in the UK. If you want to truly live off grid in any sense of the term, you need to find some other country to live in.
@@sethrauldatta2908 more "living off grid" bullshit
@@sethrauldatta2908 "living off grid" is nothing more than a left wing self entitled badge
utter bullshit
@@richardcowley7346 What about Ted Kaczynski? He was hardly a left wing orientated man. In fact he wrote a bit against the leftist movement.
I would never have thought this man was 65! Wow
I love wild camping and hiking but this is next level. What a legend. That is one tough dude.
Probably never even heard of Covid-19.
When the great reset kicks in he'll be washing in a lake. The world needs more like him.
Now that folks is what a real human being is .. I wish you all the very best for your future 🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴
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@@richardcowley7346 Bell end
@ATH-cam User it's justifiable in 2020
@ATH-cam User i'd really enjoy it if you'd elaborate further on that
@ATH-cam User april 3rd, 2020. thanks for the laugh.
He's 65 ffs he looks better than me and im half his age
have a cold shower every morning. Be strongminded about it. Endure it and get used to doing it every morning. Your body will become younger. DO IT. I do. river swimming is addictive.
It's ok , there is a Lidl only 10 minutes walk.
Wow - 2007.. I started 5 years on the roads in Feb 2007 journeying on a well loaded bike and staying in the countryside. England in the Summers, Northern Scotland in the Winters (no midges and no tourists then).
Best thing I ever did - very healing and wholesome .
Yeah, he doesn't even mention the midges.
Good man, I hope he lives many more years.
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Is there a full documentary on this man? There should be!
Pure gentleman of a man met him good few times
I now do the same high up on the west coast and it really does take a different kind of person to stay the course,its hard its lonely although I have my best friend(my dog)but the rewards are incredible as to what you get from life.
Mine was a family loss that give me the nudge and I am truly genuinely the happiest and at peace I could have wished for.
I watched Davey's clip a while ago and hes had it tough even just the health,but that's also a man that is made for the life he chose and I can say with some certainty he wont be giving up to ANYTHING his life throws at him,a true inspiration to many people many of whom dream of his life.
Be kind be happy 🤗
It seems like following is heart saved his heart.
From a McLeod born in canada, your living my ultimate dream in my ultimate location. Take care out there. All the best.🐂💪
I just found your video, I suppose because I'm looking to do what you're doing very soon, for many reasons. Although you have health issues, you're living, really living. You are amazing and look amazing. What an inspiration, keep well and keep living your authentic life. Wish I could meet you some time.
We need to know more about davey!!
Lived on Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides for 6 years, in-between lived on Herta Bay St Kilda for a 3 month stint for each of those 6 years. Wasn't living in a tent like Davie boy but can understand the call to do so. The Outer Hebrides in my eyes is the jewel of Scotland. The Highlands are great but the Hebs have my heart.
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How lucky to live on Herta Bay for 3 months for 6 years! I have visited St.Kilda would love to have lived there 3 months (longer) a year.
I've been to Benbecula and quite a few of the Isles.Skye is my favourite. Holidayed on Lewis for 10 years 2 or 3 times a year & lived for a short while on the West Side of Lewis.I still live in Scotland by the sea but I miss being on Lewis.Yes the Hebrides capture your heart alright💝...I love where I live but my heart yearns to live on an Isle.
You're a prime example that stress is a killer. Good Luck and Blessings to you.
More likely to die younger if you're living in a tent.
@@stuartsummers1303 how to pull a statement out of your arse 101
Your right stress is a killer ....They want us all in debt and kept down at heel.
@@jdc4316 you know many people with long life expectancies that live solely off the grid?
@@stuartsummers1303 obviously not... because they’re OFF THE GRID.
Wow, I clicked here because I plan to homestead in Norway or Scotland, my two most ancestral tied countries, and honestly finished being pretty sad, I hope he is well, and if not, if he passed on. Then I hope he's where he wanted to be, out there, in the highlands.
65 bloody hell, looks amazing. What a blissful life hope its long and happy for him ❤️
Good for you Davey, I admire your ability to do this.
Aye bless him no nonsense !
Hard Man, I can't understand why he has not built a better rock wall shelter around his tent though.... My best to you from New Zealand Davey!
I think building a more permanent structure might cause land ownership, planning problems? Camping in Scotland is generally legal! So this might be stretching the limits as it is ?
He probably moves about quite a bit when he gets bored with the view...
@@Smells-like-foxes-piss good thinking
@@robduncan599 exactly, you can camp where you want but start building shit and you're in trouble :(
I'd probably build a shelter somewhere deep in a wooded area where its unlikely to be seen though :)
What a man. Can you imagine him with a new heart? I bet he’d out live us all. Loved this TY
You are an inspiration. Living with our mother earth. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending loads of love for your journey 💕
Amazing stuff. Would love to know more about his story. Inspirational Davey.
Good on you for living your dream.. what an amazing place to pitch up. sorry to hear your medical condition came back.. It's lovely to see you loving what you do despite it and living life to the full.. good on ya.. sending love and well wishes to you all the way from Norfolk x
I have lived in a caravan for ten years it’s just cheaper to live rather than paying vastly inflated rents and rates but the downside is you do sometimes get “accused” of being a “good for nothing” because they think I am a gypsy like that’s a societal crime.
how are we supposed to save any money if it all goes on rent and bills, its a joke actually... hold your head high you were brave enough not to be fooled with these criminal landlords!!
Gypsies always had the right idea by sticking with their own tribe and not listening to random strangers aka the government and joining their gang...
@@firebunnii3536 agreed!! xx
Imagine how he feels ! Peaceful and content! Seems like such an admirable man. “If I have. a short life expectancy, I’m going to live in the wild”..... Wow !
Tell you what for 65 he’s looking braw.
Top bloke, can’t knock him he’s doing his things and enjoying it 👍
Fuck that I’m freezing just watching this guy out in the snow
Ken right
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God I want to live like this, life may be short but that doesn't matter it's about enjoying it and accepting life for what it is, and being in the moment, right now I'm stuck in the city battling with mental health because of a year of this useless lockdown, they're ruined people's lives, wish I could just get away, nature is one place where you don't feel depressed.
Keep strong buddy ..get out walking as much as possible keep social media to a min eat well listen to music dont drink too much ...it works for me 👍❤...love this guys life I'm always happier outside .takecare
That guy is only 65?? He looks like hes in his early 40s.
it’s because he lives the way humans were designed to live
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Early 40s thats pushing it pal...
That's because he's in cold water all the time
Shows the crap we eat and breath in usually
Wow Davey, living your best life in the most beautiful place! Inspirational
Love this so much this is the dream. The great outdoors if you make a mistake you are gone for. Living on the edge, we take to many comforts for granted this is real living
65! Holy shit. He looks good on it.
This man living like he’s already died a thousand times
Huge respect for living his own life.
Good for you davey glad to see you are doing ok
Still in Inverkeithing yet tam still going strong swims a lot
Look after your self always was your calling
Glad you are doing ok
Bernard
We only get one life and he chooses to do what he wants ,,all the best and I'm so impressed with your strength and enthusiasm!!!!
Anyone who has been in Scotland and especially the last few days will know the hardship this guy has chosen for himself. I see the appeal and think about it myself just with minimum effort he could be a lot more settled in that spot and still be off grid
Good luck to him, I hope he's doing well.
How is Davey getting on? what a legend to live in a tent in an extreme environment !hope all is going well! thanks for the video
He is still living out in the wilderness enjoying life
@@stiggydore4543Thats amazing!🙂
respect to this guy, at least he's got the balls to do something different, and he's getting the health benefits 👏
WOULD BE GREAT TO SEE A VID ON HOW YOU LIVE DAY TO DAY, FORAGING/HUNTING/FISHING ETC, THAT WOULD BE SO INTERESTING.
This is very rural Scotland. Hunting /gathering would be very limited.
He describes walking 10 miles round trip or 50 miles train , so we can conclude when the video is described as ' off grid ' that probably means , no piped water or sewage, no electricity or phone/Internet. I am pretty sure he get supplies on his 10 mile round walk , as you can see he uses spray in his hygiene regime.
More of us should be following you're example, good on you Davey...
Good luck and fingers crossed for that brave lad
I have trained in jungle survival with my old man who served in Nam. Clean and dry for sure! Also, trained survival in Alaska. Always had plenty of dry timber for fires, not too far. His spot looked like it would be a hike to get wood. I would like to learn just a fraction of his skills. Next level survival!!!
What does he actually do all day? 14 years is a long time and it doesnt like he's done too much with the place!
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He fetches firewood so that he can cook the food needed to give him enough energy to fetch firewood.
I love the way of life you've picked.Really respect that.
I might end up like that one day too.... because I'm sick of most people.
All the best to you buddy🙂stay strong 💪
All the love in the world my friend. You’re better to live live like a lion than exist like a sheep.
Katie 😘
Great comment Katie !
Beautifully put Katie
Bear grylls aint got nothing on this man....kudos to you from a fellow scot 💙
Hope you are well and still alive and going strong
Hardy soul !!
Loving it 👍🏴
Thats one brave man hats off to you sir.
I was shocked when he said he was 65, I was thinking he was 43 maximum. Good luck to you my friend
Wish you all the very very best Davey. Peace to you sir 👍
Good for you lad! Big respect to you...keep going eh!
I would love to do that and I actually have plans made to do it in the not so distant future. It's mind over matter at its best. Keep it up Davey.
Brave brave man. What a testimony
Best of luck to you choosing to live the way you want...a rare thing in this crazy day and age.
Does this mean that I can no longer complain when I’m cold in my Edinburgh flat?...
About it, yeah
@Rob Wilton I'll have you know I may be wee but I am the proud bearer of a good amount of body fat!
Oh wait...
@@eleanor.shadow survival of the fatest
@@richardcowley7346 when I said “a good amount” I might have been exaggerating. Darn it, I’m going to freeze to death. Oh the drama.
@@eleanor.shadow hilarious !
when i did my survival training, they said it was "survival of the fatest" and cited a case where a young man fell off an icelandic trawler into the atlantic and cos he was a big un he had enough blubber on that saved him
I always marvel at the people of the past who lived in these remote places with its harsh climate owning nothing more than a simple dwelling and tools. But to find out they travelled all over and thrived seemingly connected to other parts of the world simply amazing.
Well done. God bless your health!
Well done and I hope ur still fit a few day camping in the Highlands does me hats of to u ur a top man
Good for you im completely 100% with you !!
Bless him, he’s happy, let him be that way and enjoy however long he has left.
Wow 65 !! Love this 🙏🏻
A wonderful man!
I wish you all the best with your health Davey - content and happy - who could ask for more :)
this guy is an absolute legend
hope you get through your health problems your a tough guy, God bless you
Living his best life, hope your health is the very best
What an inspiration
That's my eldest brother. Haven't seen him for over 18yrs but hopefully going to visit him next year 👍🏻
18 years some brother you are lol
@@avamacqueen7196 hi, is your mum called Ruth?
@@stiggydore4543yes she is
I'd love to learn more about his lifestyle
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Me to, especially now
An inspiration. I wish I had his courage...
Looks good for 65
This guy inspires me, as it's been a dream since childhood to live in the wild, all the best to him seems like a good person. I'm lucky enough to also live in Scotland 🏴 such a beautiful place to do it.
Love two live off grid my own island in accrington lancashire theirs nothing better can't wait two do it
Absolutely fantastic. New subscriber here ☘️
I used to go camping in the winter. I loved it but I couldn’t do it for long periods.
Good luck to you sir. I have wanted to do a similar thing. May you live long prosper.
Imagine how stress free hes life is
Hoping the best of health to you ,good on ya chief
Respect to you
Good Luck Davey👍🤞
All the beast to you mate stay well
legend ❤️
Standing ovation!