What is Meshtastic?
An introduction to Meshtastic — the open-source, off-grid mesh radio network that works without internet, towers, or subscriptions.
Learn Meshtastic
Everything you need to understand how this network works — from the physics of radio waves to setting up your first node on a Scottish hillside.
What is LoRa Radio?
The physics and technology behind LoRa — why it travels so far on so little power, and why it's ideal for Scotland's landscape.
Why Height Matters
The physics of radio horizons, line-of-sight, and why a node at 25 metres above street level transforms network coverage — and why you don't need a mountaintop to achieve it.
Getting Started
How to get a Meshtastic device, configure it for the Scottish network, and — if you have access to a structure — how to approach deploying a permanent node.
How to Find a Good Relay Site
How to identify, evaluate, and shortlist candidate relay sites across Scotland — covering elevation, radio horizon, terrain, access, and power.
Ready to Deploy?
Once you understand how the network works, register your node and contribute to Scotland's mesh.