Old Photograph Ploughing Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of ploughing in Highland Perthshire, Scotland.



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Old Photograph Highland Cows Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of Highland Cows in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. Highland coos are a Scottish cattle breed. They have long horns and long wavy coats that are coloured black, brindle, red, yellow, white, silver or dun, and they are raised primarily for their meat. They are a hardy breed due to their native environment, the Highlands of Scotland. This results in long hair, giving the breed its ability to overwinter. Bulls can weigh up to 800 kilograms, 1,800 pounds, and cows up to 500 kilograms, 1,100 pounds. Their milk generally has a very high butterfat content, and their meat, regarded as of the highest quality, is gaining mainstream acceptance as it is lower in cholesterol than other varieties of beef.



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Old Photograph Fisherman Cellardyke East Neuk Of Fife Scotland

Old photograph of a fisherman and boy in Cellardyke, East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. I was raised in this fishing village on the East coast. Cellardyke was formerly known as Nether Kilrenny, or Silverdyke, and the harbour as Skinfast Haven, a name which can still be found on maps today. The harbour was built in the 16th century and was rebuilt between 1829 to 1831. Around 200 fishing boats were once based here but much of the fleet was destroyed by a storm in 1898, with most of those left intact relocating a short way down the coast to Anstruther.



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Old Photograph Crofter Highland Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of a crofter in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. Within crofting townships, individual crofts were established on the best land, and a large area of lesser quality hill ground was shared by all the crofters of the township for grazing. Crofters also harvested Peat which was an important source of fuel. The women often spun and dyed wool as well as hand knitting and weaving. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Roots in Scotland.



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Old Photograph Young Scot Anstruther Scotland

Old photograph of a young Scot fishing from the rocks on the coast at Anstruther in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. I was raised in this old fishing village on the East coast. Also known as Ainster, Anster and Enster.



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