Crofter Collection

Highland Croft
Outside a highland croft in Argyllshire, a woman feeds some chickens

Spinning Harris Tweed
Production of Harris Tweed. A typical scene in an island home as the crofter spins her yarn

Crofters Houses - Stornoway, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
Crofters Houses at Stornoway, a burgh on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Date: circa 1910s

Shetland Islands - Cutting a peat bank
A Crofter cutting a peat bank on The Shetland Islands, Scotland. Date: circa 1920s

Crofters House, Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Young crofter with his dog, Shetland, Scotland. Date: circa 1960s

Mary MacDonald outside her crofters cottage, Outer Hebrides
Portrait of Miss Mary MacDonald, a very old lady - now deceased - outside her thatched crofters cottage, or Black House, Outer Hebrides. Scotland. See also PD000264 - ME No. 12445824 Date: circa 1986

Europe, UK, Scotland, Isle of Skye, crofters cottage set against dramatic snowy mountains and a sea loch

Traditional House, Cregneash, Isle of Man

Dunoon Haymaking Victorian period

Isle of Barra Crofter Victorian period

Isle of Barra Crofter outside croft, Isle of Barra

A well-to-do croft on the Isle of Skye - Victorian period

Crofter, Isle of Barra, Scotland

A crofter on the Isle of Barra - Victorian period

Crofter, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Isle of Skye - grinding corn - Victorian period

Shetland girl carrying peat Victorian period

A Village Blacksmith early 1900s

Ploughing with horses Victorian period

Stacking the straw Victorian period

Isle of Arran - Sowing Corn - Victorian period

A Poorhouse Isle of Skye Victorian period

A Highland Croft Victorian period

Crofter Isle of Skye Victorian period

Isle of skye crofter

Crofter and Highland Cattle Victorian period

Scottish crofter and daughter Victorian period

A Scottish crofter's peat basket Victorian period

DDE-90036279
Ruins near Fladdabister, dating back to the Highland Clearances. Shetland mainland, Scotland, Great Britain (Large format sizes available). Date: 15/04/2010

A Crofters House, Strond, Isle of Harris, Scotland. Date: circa 1908

Small stone wall and turf hut, Isle of Lewis, Scotland, used by crofters daughters for tending sheep and cattle during the summer. 1940

Crofters home, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
Crofters home built of stone with a thatched roof on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, March 1940. 1940

The Agitation among the Skye Crofters (engraving)
1045811 The Agitation among the Skye Crofters (engraving) by Bogle, William Lockhart (fl.1881); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Agitation among the Skye Crofters)

In the Crofters Home, 1868 (oil on canvas)
LST277443 In the Crofters Home, 1868 (oil on canvas) by Leggett, Alexander (1828-84); 96.5x127.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Scottish, out of copyright

Man and Boys Fishing, ca. 1856-59. Creator: Horatio Ross
Man and Boys Fishing, ca. 1856-59

Mary MacDonald portrait
Portrait of Miss Mary MacDonald, a very old lady - now deceased - in her crofters cottage, or Black House, Outer Hebrides. Scotland Date: circa 1986

A Highland Homestead with Shepherd and his flock - Scotland. Date: circa 1940s

Queen Victoria and her Highland Tenants, c1870s, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Queen Victoria and her Highland Tenants, c1870s, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) visits crofters living on her estate in Scotland

A Local Woman of the Orkney Islands outside her house. Orkney was the site of a Royal Navy base at Scapa Flow, where the sailor who sent this card was stationed (on HMS Royal Arthur) in June 1916

Glendale Land Leaguers Memorial, Skye, Highland, Scotland. This memorial in the village of Glendale commemorates five imprisoned crofters known as the Glendale Martyrs

Planting potatoes in Skye, Scotland, 1912. Artist: GW Wilson
Planting potatoes in Skye, Scotland, 1912. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. II. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1912]

Interior of a crofters cottage, Shetland, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons Ltd
Interior of a crofters cottage, Shetland, Scotland, 1924-1926. A photo from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

Old Crofters Cottage, near Broadford, looking North, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Old Crofters Cottage, near Broadford, looking North, Isle of Skye, Scotland, 20th century. Crofting is a form of land tenure and small-scale food production particular to the Scottish Highlands

Cutting Peat near Edinbane, Isle of Skye, Scotland, c1960. Artist: CM Dixon
Cutting Peat near Edinbane, Isle of Skye, Scotland, c1960. Edinbane lies at the foot of the Waternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

Lochaber no More, 1886. Dispossessed Scottish crofters, victims of the Highland clearances, taking their last view of home as they depart on board a ship

A Stone Fence Along A Field By A Crofters House; Shetland Scotland

Flora MacDonald's Grave Isle of Skye - Victorian period

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

In the picturesque Highland Croft, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland, a timeless tradition thrives. Here, skilled hands are at work spinning Harris Tweed, creating exquisite fabrics that embody the essence of this rugged land. Venturing to the enchanting Shetland Islands, we witness a young crofter diligently cutting a peat bank. With his loyal canine companion by his side, he embraces the age-old practices that have sustained generations before him. Traveling back in time to Dunoon during the Victorian period, we find ourselves immersed in haymaking season. The air is filled with anticipation as Isle of Barra crofters gather their bountiful harvests and prepare for winter's arrival. Stepping outside an Isle of Barra croft during this era reveals a scene frozen in time. A stoic figure stands proudly against nature's backdrop, showcasing resilience and determination etched into every line on their face. Journeying further to the Isle of Skye during Victorian times unveils a well-to-do croft exuding prosperity and abundance. This idyllic setting reflects not only hard work but also rewards reaped from cultivating these fertile lands. Returning to present-day Scotland brings us face-to-face with modern-day crofters who carry on their ancestors' legacy with unwavering dedication. Their connection to both land and heritage remains unbreakable as they embrace sustainable farming practices while preserving traditions passed down through centuries. On the captivating Isle of Barra once again during Victorian times, another resilient soul emerges from history's pages—a steadfast crofter whose spirit embodies strength amidst adversity. The windswept beauty of Isle of Skye serves as a backdrop for yet another determined crofter tending to their plot. Grinding corn becomes more than just sustenance; it symbolizes self-sufficiency and resourcefulness ingrained within Scottish culture.