Old photograph of Peat Gatherers near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Traditionally, peat has been an important natural fuel source for most households throughout the rural communities of The Isle of Harris and The Isle of Lewis, indeed throughout the Western Isles. Lewis has a Presbyterian tradition and a rich history. It was once part of the Norse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Today, life is very different from elsewhere in Scotland, with Sabbath observance, the Gaelic language and peat cutting retaining more importance than elsewhere. Lewis has a rich cultural heritage as can be seen from its myths and legends as well as the local literary and musical traditions.
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