Energy source mix helped us through

Sir, – We are now in our fifth day without electricity as are many still in Scotland.

Thankfully we cook on (bottled) gas – we have a wood burner and some open fires – we have a Calor gas heater and oil lamps and candles.

Our economical diesel car allows us to go out for supplies or to restaurants which are open for a meal.

I’m glad we don’t have a heat pump or an electric car.

Diversity in energy source has been a huge advantage for us, Slater, Harvey and indeed Sturgeon, please note.

Mike Salter, Banchory, Aberdeenshire