Secondary school teacher to crofter - life on the UK's most remote island
Summary
Katy Phenix, a former secondary-school history teacher, moved from Redcar to Fair Isle with her partner and two children in July 2026. She now works part-time as a crofter and in early-years education, while her partner works as an electrician; the family say island life gives them more time together.Key Facts
- Fair Isle lies between Orkney and Shetland and has about 60 residents.
- The island is three miles long and is owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
- Phenix, 33, moved with Josh Moore, 35, and their children, aged 11 and six; they had not visited Fair Isle before relocating.
- The island's primary school has five pupils, including Phenix's two children.
- Fair Isle is off-grid, with homes powered by wind and solar energy and a diesel generator for backup.
- Moore is working on a project to replace the island's energy-system batteries with lithium batteries.
- The couple plan to marry on Fair Isle in 2027.
- The National Trust for Scotland is seeking tenants for a five-bedroom house and 12-acre croft, with applications due by 8 November 2026.
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