Andy

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

Currently in Scotland

Description

How's it going!

It’s Andy

I have recently returned to Scotland having just spend 3 years exploring Canada and 4 months in South America. In that time I had been busy tree planting, snowmaking, farming organic veg, teaching snowboarding + skiing, regenerative ranch handing as well as plenty of time in nature; hiking, camping, canoeing, climbing, surfing, skiing, foraging and being.

Now I’m looking to explore and connect back home, meet new folk, keep learning skills and forge the next part of my journey.
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I spend a lot of time considering how humans are interacting with the ecosystems we're part of and how we can integrate in mutually beneficial ways. I’m always interested to experience new ways of doing this and hear folks approaches and philosophies.

Being able to spend time in nature is very important to me.

I am adventurous, love being outside, using my hands, learning new skills and exploring alternative approaches.

Areas I am particularly looking to develop our knowledge in include:-

• Sustainable food production and harvesting.
•Sustainable forestry/Agroforestry.
• Homesteading/ Off-grid living - preparing firewood, preserving food, sustainable energy and other skills relating to self-sufficiency.
• Authentic local cuisine and cooking.
• Wild harvesting food and natural resources.
• Building and crafting with natural materials.
• Bushcraft
• Natural dying
•And sailing, I would love to learn to sail!

I am looking to immerse myself in authentic, cultural experiences, meet new people and discover new things. A good conversation and hearing new philosophies and ideas, particularly around food, nature and our connection with then. Always looking to learn, I believe there is a learning opportunity in everything and everyone has something to teach. I am more than willing to sharemy skills and experiences.

I have skills in:-
• Organic veg growing/harvesting experience
• Some livestock handling (sheep, goats, chickens, cows, pigs, ducks)
• Basic horse care and riding skills
• Basic woodwork carpentry skills
• Tree planting
• Basic handyman and carpentry skills
• Cooking and baking
• Photography/Videography
• English language
• Willingness to apply myself

Dabbling creative.

Interests

Art & design

Politics / Social justice

Writing

Water sports

Winter sports

Plant care

Languages

Culture

Books

Photography

Videography

Architecture

Self development

Music

Cycling

Mountain

Dancing

Hiking

Sustainability

Sailing / Boating

Outdoor activities

Nature

Farming

DIY & crafts

Camping

Carpentry

Cooking & food

Beach

Animals

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am a beginner-intermediate at Spanish and French and am keen to keep developing my language fluency. I’d be happy to help out with your English, I have experience sharing English at language immersion camps.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Art Projects

Languages

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Light maintenance

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Life at a Farmstay

More details about your skills

I have spent several years now as a land worker in varying capacities, usually producing food or planting trees and even time as a weather wizard making snow. This has allowed me to acquire a range of skills in varying capacities, some of which are listed below:-

From the Farm:-
• Sowing into trays.
• Direct sowing using a jang seeder.
• Transplanting plugs into beds.
• Produce harvesting - roots, shoots, salads, legumes, herbs, flowers..
• Greenhouse pruning for Tomatoes and Cucumbers.
• Bed prepping and turn around.
• Produce prep and package for consumer use.
• Application and understanding of no-dig techniques and principles.
• Hedgerow planting and benefits to ecosystem
• Mob grazing techniques to regenerate pasture.
• Basic sheep shearing and handling.
• Basic chicken care and handling.
• Use of quad bike and polaris.
• Basic butchery and sausage making.
• Use of a mechanical log splitter.
•Using a tractor and a front loader.
•Fencing repairs.

Other skills which may be of use :-
• Cooking for groups and some basic chef experience.
• Tree planting.
• Basic carpentry skills.
• General maintenance skills.
• Poultry care.
• Dog care.
• High ropes skills.
• Photography/Videography skills.
• English language.

Age

32

What else ...

I love to participate in outdoor activities - hiking, climbing, camping, kayaking, biking, sailing, canoeing, surfing, snowboarding, skiing etc.
Also keen to try new creative pursuits, crafting and art projects.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  Predominantly plant based but willing to try all authentic local cuisine. Preferences for local animal products when possible