Crofter Collection (page 2)

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

Flora MacDonald's Grave Isle of Skye - Victorian period

Octogenarian Skye crofter, Scotland
Octogenarian Skye crofter outside his cottage, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Irish Crofter
An old Irish crofter, leaning on his walking stick and smoking his pipe outside his cottage with his barefoot granddaughter

Crofters with horse and cart, Barra, Outer Hebrides
Crofters with a horse and cart, loaded with bales of hay, Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. 1960s

The Crofters Daughter by Edwin Landseer. A young woman nurses her baby against a rural Scottish background. Date: c.1830s

Marines on the march to the disputed districts, Isle of Skye. Date: 1884

Marines Landing at Uig, Isle of Skye during the Crofters land league agitation. Date: 1884

Portrait of John Macpherson, The Skye crofters land league agitation Date: 1884

Police, under direction of the sheriff. Isle of Skye
Police, under direction of the sheriff, constructing a bridge for marines bringing supplies to the Lodge. Date: 1884

Patriarch opening the crofters meeting with prayer. Isle of Skye. Date: 1884

Crofters Agitation / Skye
Marines land at Uig, during agitation by crofters on The Isle of Skye. One of the crofter leaders, John M Leod (a shoemaker) is also pictured. Date: 1884

Crofters Cottages
Crofters cottages on the Isle of Harris, Scotland Date: circa 1930

Crofter with cart - Barra, Outer Hebrides
A crofter with horse and cart on Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. 1960s

Lewis Crofters Meeting
Women watch a crofters meeting on the Scottish island of Lewis, in the Western Hebrides. Date: 1888

Skye crofters planting potatoes, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Crofters and their cottages, Isle of Skye, Scotland. Date: late 19th century

Cottage on Eriskay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
A crofters cottage on the island of Eriskay, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. A woman stands in the doorway and her dog looks with interest at the camera. Date: 1930s

Cottages in a bleak Scottish landscape

Cottages and a house in a bleak Scottish landscape

Cottage in a bleak Scottish landscape

Return from the Shieling, the Hebrides in c
KW171029 Return from the Shieling, the Hebrides in c.1880, from Scottish Pictures published by the Religious Tract Society, 1886 (engraving) by English School

Scottish Crofter and young pony - Shetland Islands, Scotland
Scottish Crofter holding a young pony in front of his Croft - Shetland Islands, Scotland. This card comes from a collection that belonged to a servant (Ghillie)

Sheep farming, crofter moving flock along road, Isle of Tiree, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, August

Horse, Eriskay Pony, mare with newborn colt, grazing in moorland habitat, with derelict crofter house in background, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, May

Domestic Cattle, beef herd being driven along single track road by crofter on quadbike, Isle of Tiree, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, August

Crofters Cottage, Orkney
A Croft in the Orkneys - surrounded by a field of lupins. Date: 1920s

A Crofters Cottage, Shetland, Scotland Date: circa 1930s

A Banffshire Crofter

Hebridean Crofters Home
A crofters home in the Hebrides, Scotland

Racial Type / Crofter 1906
A Skye crofter in his croft with his dog

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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.