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Crappit Heids for Tea
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Crappit Heids for Tea—Recollections of a Highland Childhood
Nostalgic reflections on childhood in the Scottish Highlands
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About the Ebook
Sutherland is one of the most ruggedly beautiful and sparsely populated parts of Scotland. In the nineteenth century, the Duke of Sutherland set about improving his landholdings to make them more productive by building lodges for sporting tenants who came to enjoy the summer fishing and shooting grouse and deer. In the 1870s some 3,000 acres of land were reclaimed at Shinness. A lodge was built there in 1882 and allocated some 2,500 acres of moorland for grouse and grazing, together with the fishings on Loch Shin and its rivers. One of the first keepers at the estate was John Fraser. His daughter, Iby, became a teacher at Lairg School. In the 1970s, long after the Fletcher family had taken on Shinness Estate, Iby wrote down some recollections of her early life for Mrs Fletcher's interest.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Step into a vivid portrait of mid-century Highland life and family
- Discover authentic stories of rural Scottish childhood and tradition
- Explore the warmth and resilience of Highland communities
- Read another celebrated title from Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher
About the Author
Chris Fletcher's family acquired Shinness Estate in 1941, and he himself lived there from the age of seven. His family still manages the estate and the lodge is now available for holiday lets.
Publication Details
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Publication Date: 25 August 2012
Print Length: 112 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9780857905369
Format: Ebook
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