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Peat Extraction
24th September 1955: A sixteen-ton disc ditcher harvesting Highland peat for fuel. The peat is milled and prepared before being used as fuel for the construction of the nearby Loch Shin hydroelectric power plant. The land is then reclaimed for arable or pasture land which enables crofters to continue to farm. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8004 - No Future For The Highlands - pub. 1955 (Photo by Haywood Magee/Picture Post/Getty Images)
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Haywood Magee
Media ID 11817892
1950 1959 Agricultural Machinery Digging Disc Field Fossil Fuel Fuel And Power Generation Harvesting Industrial Equipment Industry Machinery Manufacturing Merchandise Peat Scotland Scotland Black Scottish Highlands Square Ditcher
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Peat Extraction - A Glimpse into Scotland's Industrial Past
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. This photo print, taken on the 24th of September 1955 by Haywood Magee, offers a fascinating insight into the peat extraction industry in the Scottish Highlands. The image showcases a powerful sixteen-ton disc ditcher diligently harvesting Highland peat for fuel. This valuable resource was meticulously milled and prepared before being utilized to power the nearby Loch Shin hydroelectric power plant. The significance of this process extends beyond mere energy production. Once the peat had been extracted, the land was thoughtfully reclaimed for agricultural purposes such as arable or pasture farming. This reclamation allowed crofters to continue their traditional way of life amidst changing times. Magee's photograph beautifully captures the square format machinery against a backdrop of untouched fields, emphasizing both its industrial nature and its integration with Scotland's natural landscape. The absence of people in this image further highlights the sheer magnitude and solitary essence of this labor-intensive task. As we delve into this archival piece from Picture Post - 8004 - No Future For The Highlands, we are transported back to an era when fossil fuels played a crucial role in powering industries across Europe. This remarkable print serves as a reminder not only of our past reliance on these finite resources but also of humanity's ability to adapt and reclaim land for sustainable practices. Haywood Magee's stunning work immortalizes an important chapter in Scotland's history, where machinery manufacturing met environmental stewardship
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