Ken Smith's Life Of Solitude | The Hermit of Treig | BBC Scotland

Ken Smith, otherwise known as the Hermit of Treig, has lived in solitude for 40 years. But can he continue to do so with ill health and a declining memory?

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[harrycurrie]

What a kind hearted man living his life the way he wants

[dweeb]

"The Way of the Hermit" is a glorious book, a real prayer for our planet.

[curlyvik]

What a wonderful man, living a remarkably happy life. Fair play to him! Respect and contentment, so important.

[badrbt]

Appears there's a TV and a feature version. May Ken live beyond 102 in our hearts. The director did a service to humanity. 54 mile round trip on foot to post a letter. That touches my soul.

[nvmgir]

Im having a bit of a nightmare atm. I searched up hermit videos to make me feel better because thats how i want to live. I want to go the rest of my life without saying a word to another person.

[pattimmins]

There is a good lesson in this story this chap has turned his back on the so called normal way of life he has very little in the way of status and material items yet is very happy and content if he can be so happy with very little and the people who strive for the material things and status are unhappy it proves that you can be happy living a simple life.

[davidian]

I came back from sailing in South East Asia with my dad. and had a fallout with my dad who said he could help me but it didn't happen.

I'd been on the streets and lost the flat I got after seven months of being homeless. I came back to nothing after two months trying to support myself and my Filipina girlfriend in Bangkok.

I live in a tent in the forest. I'm currently reading Ken's book. To me it's like society is behind a glass wall. I see it and I understand how it works but I can't connect with it. I've sailed nearly 10000 miles on two trips, been homeless, lived in the forest on and off for nearly two years but it doesn't make any sense to me anymore. I worked as a chef for years, lived in a nice house and drove a nice car once. It's all behind me.

I empathise with Ken. Some of us just aren't made for modern life.

I can sail a boat across an ocean, I've ridden horses since I can't remember. Live in the woods. I'm a Viking too late.

[paul]

God bless you brother, you live and have lived . So many people go through an entire lifetime without do either. You are an inspiration, I wish you all the best .

[nature_photography_yukon]

Love Ken's story, just finished reading his book, nature and kindness warms the heart 🙏

[thewise]

Fair play to him, the worlds gone mental. I don’t blame him for leaving it all behind.

[ootnboots]

Brilliant, theres actually two hermits at Loch Treig . Davie is the other one who has been there 14years .Met him the other day at Corrour . Really interesting guy ..

[danielp]

Will be using this as part of lesson plan for teaching, thanks very much BBC Scotland and Ken!

[wendywilsoncprcontemplativ]

He must know so much peace...bless him.

[adriano]

Legend! I wish him every success for a happy healthy long life!

[archiecraig]

What a fantastic man god bless you and keep well and safe

[dafthermits]

Wow noo seen your man for ages. Many thanks for uploading the film. Hugs from the dafthermits xx in the Scottish Highlands

[daleodberg]

Beautiful, lovely to see Mr. Ken Smith, I am presently reading his very interesting book Way of the Hermit. He is very handsome and lovely.

[DrAlexanderHamilton]

I'd give up everything to trade places with this man.

[jonashimmelberger]

What a cool guy, check out his ride! Lots of love from Switzerland!

[australiantruckspotting]

I live in Australia and have been to many remote places here but even so, I have felt a very remote atmosphere at the outer parts of Scotland.