fledgling permaculture based home in the far North of Scotland

We're a fledgling permaculture based home in the far North of Scotland. We're members of a small community of individuals with a permaculture interest (with and without PDCs) in this patch (Caithness and Sutherland) in which we've formed a self-help group. We have a Facebook Group here  and a Facebook Messenger Group here

The croft is 10 to 12 acres on the edge of the flow-country so wet and peaty but rich in wildlife.  We're in a self-build (purchased from builder/owner) straw-baled house, mostly off-grid.  We're developing from the perspective of wildlife and bio-diversity but retro-fitting a forest garden into the existing young woodland to incorporate food and medicine.  We've shelter-belts, hugelculture, no-dig beds and (eventually) a poly-tunnel in place.   

 

If you would like visits, how should people arrange their visit?
Email is probably best
Sustainable transport options
Difficult as we're 50mins walk from the nearest bus stop but doable. Best ring and we'll pick you up in the Nissan Leaf.
Type of project
Private (visits by arrangement only)
Physical Elements/Features
Compost toilets
Forest garden
Off grid
Straw bale building
Wildlife meadows
Woodland
Services/Activities
Courses
Visits (by arrangement)
Contact name
Steve Marquis
Postal address of project

Achentoot
Broubster
Thurso
KW14 7RB
United Kingdom

Contact telephone
07590699500
Contact email