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Hamza Yassin Says Locals Knew He Lived in His Car During Early Highland Years

The Countryfile presenter recounts early housing hardship in Ardnamurchan.

Overview

  • He spent nine months in a Vauxhall seven-seater after arriving in the remote village before moving into two caravans with limited amenities.
  • He told The Times he tried to avoid being seen, later learning villagers already knew but chose not to question him.
  • He relied on campsite showers and said he lacked basics such as a fridge during that period.
  • He has lived on the Ardnamurchan peninsula for 17 years and has been in a Hebrides‑style cottage for about a decade.
  • In a recent Countryfile segment off the Caithness coast, he discussed mental health, saying time outdoors leaves him feeling at peace.