Peat extraction, cut turves drying on moor, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May
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Peat extraction, cut turves drying on moor, North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May
FLPA images of Wildlife and nature
Media ID 9695631
© FLPA/Hugh Clark
Block Blocks Bogs Cutting Digging Drying Extract Extracting Extraction Extractions Extracts Hebridean Hebrides Isle Isles Moor Moorland Moorlands Moors North Uist Outer Hebrides Peat Peats Scotland Soil Soils Cuttings Extracted Turves
Nature's Carpet - A Peek into Scotland's Peat Extravaganza!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this snapshot, we witness the fascinating world of peat extraction on the enchanting moors of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. The image showcases an intricate pattern of cut turves gracefully drying under the warm May sun. As if a scene from a whimsical fairytale, these European Scottish isles unveil their hidden treasure - blocks of rich, dark soil waiting to be transformed into fuel and fertilizer. With shovels in hand, locals embark on a digging adventure through ancient peat bogs that have witnessed centuries unfold. The heather-covered landscape comes alive as hardworking hands extract this precious resource from beneath its surface. It's like unearthing secrets from Mother Nature herself! The moist earth clings to their fingers as they carefully gather each turf, knowing it holds immense value for both islanders and mainland Britain alike. Spring brings with it a temperate climate that perfectly complements this age-old tradition. As birds chirp harmoniously overhead and gentle breezes sweep across the moorlands, one can't help but marvel at how humans seamlessly coexist with nature here in these remote corners of Europe. So let us raise our glasses (filled with peaty Scotch whisky!) to celebrate this unique spectacle captured by FLPA photographer Hugh Clark. Through his lens, we are transported to the mystical outer reaches of Scotland where land meets sea and history intertwines with everyday life – all
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