Ken Smith is the author of "The Way of the Hermit," a memoir detailing his four decades of living in the Scottish wilderness.
Born in Derbyshire, Smith's early life was marked by working-class struggles and a serious accident.
After recovering, he embarked on extensive travels through Canada and the United States before settling in the Scottish Highlands.
Smith built a cabin near Loch Treig and worked as a ghillie on the Corrour Estate for 17 years.
Now in his 70s, Smith continues to live off-grid, embracing a lifestyle that prioritizes simplicity, nature, and personal freedom over conventional societal expectations.
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