A hydroelectric scheme provides power for the 120 people living in the remote community of Knoydart.
Scotland's last great wilderness seems an unlikely haven from the energy crisis gripping the nation.
But the 120 inhabitants of Knoydart have one huge advantage over the rest of the country - a body of water nestled out of sight high above the village of Inverie. Among those grateful for the plentiful supply of renewable power is Knoydart's forester Grant Holroyd. He says recent upgrades to the hydro's capacity have enabled the community to invest in an electric sawmill, an electric timber-drying kiln and an electric planer.Mr Holroyd is also chair of the Knoydart Foundation, which in 1999 staged a community buyout of the 17,000-acre Knoydart estate.
"I think if we transplanted this brewery onto the mainland, I would be having sleepless nights about the price of electricity," says Matt. "That too may change. Knoydart Renewables plans to extend its network after having completed a £2.7m upgrade, part funded by a £2.4m Scottish government grant along with financial assistance from the Knoydart Foundation and Perth-based energy giant, SSE.