Hebridian Islands

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Recently we took one of our larger shepherd huts to the Hebridian Islands, where winds can be, so we are told, a bit hairy.

The hut included: a kitchen area, book shelves and bed with cupboards and drawers underneath. The lighting in the hut was solar powered, as well as provision for mains electric to power a fridge, and other electrical goods.

To prepare for high winds, this Shepherd’s hut was fitted with extra tie down points, on each corner. We also supplied four steel legs to provide extra stability in case of extreme weather.

The Shepherd's Hut started its journey from Mid Wales and had a whistle stop tour of England and Scotland.

The hut enjoys a view of Loch Lomond.

 The road ran out at Oban and it was getting dark, so the Shepherd's hut had to wait for the morning ferry to continue its journey.

Oban ferry port at night.

Queueing for the Ferry

On the ferry,

Eventually the hut was allowed to board for the last leg of its journey,

All that remained was to negotiate Island roads and deliver the Shepherd's hut to its final position.

 With a little help from some machines, a couple of locals and a well placed hole in a wall, the hut was soon in position and ready to meet its new owner.

The new owner is inside making a cup of tea.

Now all we needed to do was return an empty lorry back to Midwales after a celebratory beer or two.

Since arriving, the shepherd's hut has been furnished and now has a lived in look to it:

As far as we know the tie downs have yet to be used, but the legs have been fitted:

New Style Wheels.

Here is a 12' Hut with the new style wheels,

All of our huts can now come with this style of wheel as standard,
Other styles are available.