Galleon Acre

Welcome to Galleon Acre! After three years of searching the Isle of Skye, the remote islands couldn't provide the support our son needs for an independent life due to his disability. So, my partner, son, our dog Rusty, and I moved to Aberdeenshire for a bigger house, more land, and a fresh start.

This channel follows our journey breathing new life into an overgrown smallholding and a tired stone cottage, shaping them into a simple, sustainable, off-grid home.

Phase one is all about preparing the land to support a year of complete self-sufficiency: no internet, no screens, no modern tech. Just the rhythm of the seasons.

When the off-grid year begins, I’ll step away from my digital life. I’ll keep filming, but a friend will upload the videos as the story unfolds.

When the year ends, I’ll return to reflect on how stepping away has reshaped my approach to life, teaching, and tech. Thanks for joining us!