Winter Alone in My Van in the Scottish Highlands

Join me as I wild camp alone in the heart of the Scottish Highlands this winter in my tiny campervan Frodo. In this cosy winter van life vlog, I share my daily off-grid routines, how I keep warm in sub-zero temperatures with my woodburner, how I manage frozen pipes and condensation, and what it’s really like travelling solo through icy mountain valleys with a dog. This episode is a gentle reflection on resilience, slow seasonal living, and finding magic in the cold and quiet months ❄️

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🎶 Music from the video
Intro: "For the Weary" - Bonnie Grace
West Highland Way: "Ascent" - Auka (my favourite band I've seen live recently - make sure to check them out:   / aukamusic  )
Driving Across the Highlands: "Battle of Aonach Mor" - Deskant
Evening in the Van: "Serene Highlands" - Daniel Kaede
Hill Walk & Folklore: "Highland Hymn" - Bonnie Grace
Glen Etive: "Evergreen" - Auka


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Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Who We Are
02:01 How I'm Coping With Winter In Scotland
04:26 Walking the West Highland Way
05:50 How I Stay Off-Grid In Winter
07:24 Driving Across the Highlands
09:35 Cosy Winter Evening In the Van
12:00 Hill Walk & Local Folklore
14:33 Travelling to Glen Etive
16:41 A Week in Glen Etive


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