Peat is a significant fuel source in some countries, such as Ireland and Finland, where it is harvested on an industrial scale. In many countries, including Scotland, peat has traditionally been used for cooking and domestic heating for centuries.

Peat has low atmospheric emissions and is also clean and easy to handle.

From 20p per kg, it is also one of the cheapest fuel products on the market today compared with coal (50p per kg), hardwood (39p per kg) and softwood (28p per kg). The chart opposite compares the heat values when peat, wood and coal are burned.

So why not enjoy burning real Scottish peat in your home today? Once you try burning traditional Scottish peat in your home we're sure that you'll enjoy the heat and aroma of this good old fashioned product so much that you'll ever want to use any other product in your open fire or stove again!

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