Cattle on a Thousand Hills

Epic story of Scottish agricultural heritage and the land itself.

For anyone fascinated by rural Scotland and agricultural history.

About the Ebook

While their role has been all too often overlooked by historians, cattle played an integral part in the economy, ecology and culture of Highland life. Although many of these animals and their keepers have been abandoned in favour of sheep walks and deer forests, their legacy has remained through stories, paintings and songs.

Infused by the author's own experiences of small holding at the end of the crofting era, this book offers an excellent insight into the social history and colourful customs assosiated with tending cattle on crofts, on shielings and on the drove roads of old, in an account that is populated by legendary figures, mighty beasts and characters larger than life. Perhaps most importantly of all, however, this is a history that looks to the future - a recent revival in cattle and traditional practices could pave the way for the truly sustainable agriculture practices so crucial to the fate of the planet at large.

Review

Katharine Stewart's new book reminds us of our ancestry and our heritage - a farming culture based on thousands of years of close partnership with cattle. She brings to the reader not only the pure pleasure of keeping cows, but also the friendships they create and the roles that the animals play in our history and culture. ROY DENNIS MBE

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Compelling history of Scottish farming and the landscape.
• Stories of determination, survival, and land stewardship.
• Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
• A celebration of Scotland's agricultural tradition and resilience.

About the Author

ATHERINE STEWART was born in 1914. During the war, she worked for the Admiralty in London. She then moved to Abriachan, near Inverness, where she ran a croft and wrote documentaries for the BBC. She was instrumental in setting up the museum at Abriachan, and in 2005 received the Saltire Society Highland Branch Award for Contribution to the Understanding of Highland Culture, in recognition of her work.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 15 May 2020

Print Length: 165 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781913025779

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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