Old Photograph Crofters Orphir Scotland

Old photograph of crofters digging for potatoes near Orphir on mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland. Potatoes arrived in Scotland in the late 16th century, but didn't gain widespread acceptance until the early 18th century, especially in the Highlands. Initially met with suspicion, their nutritional value and ability to grow in small spaces made them a staple, particularly for crofters.


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