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Cottage on Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
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Cottage on Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
A cottage on the island of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, northern Scotland, with inhabitants and cattle. Date: 1936
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Bucket Cattle Chimney Cottage Feeding Hebrides Inhabitants Milking Outer Scots Thatch Thatched 1936 Benbecula Subsistence
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A glimpse into the past: A quaint cottage on the tranquil island of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, circa 1936. The stone and thatch dwelling, with its distinctive chimney, stands as a testament to the resilient spirit of its inhabitants. The scene is filled with the hustle and bustle of daily life, as women and children go about their chores, while a man tends to the cattle in the pasture. The close-knit community relied heavily on subsistence farming and animal husbandry for survival in this remote and rugged landscape. The image captures the simple joys and hardships of rural life in the Scottish Highlands during the 1930s. A young boy, perhaps an older sibling, helps his father with the milking, while another child plays nearby with a bucket. The cattle, an essential part of the family and their livelihood, graze peacefully in the lush grass. This poignant photograph offers a window into a bygone era, evoking a sense of nostalgia and wonder at the strength and resourcefulness of those who called this enchanting island home.
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