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Getting in the hay crop in the Hebrides. Southern farmers may grumple about the weather
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Getting in the hay crop in the Hebrides. Southern farmers may grumple about the weather
Getting in the hay crop in the Hebrides.
Southern farmers may grumple about the weather, but the majority of crofters in the Hebrides are only just getting in their first and only hay crop of the season.
This picture was taken near Aird, Benbecula, in the Outer Hebrides.
22 September 1960
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Media ID 10975146
© John Topham / TopFoto.co.uk
1960s Agriculture Crop Farmer Farming Harvest Horse Land Nineteen Sixties Sixties
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Getting in the hay crop in the Hebrides" takes us back to a simpler time in Scottish rural life. The image captures a scene near Aird, Benbecula, in the Outer Hebrides on 22 September 1960. Despite being well into autumn, Southern farmers may grumble about their weather woes, but here we witness the hardworking crofters of the Hebrides finally reaping their first and only hay crop of the season. The photograph showcases an idyllic countryside landscape with rolling hills as far as the eye can see. In this picturesque setting, a farmer is seen laboring alongside his trusty horse to gather and stack bales of hay. It is a testament to their resilience and dedication to making ends meet amidst challenging climatic conditions. This snapshot from the sixties not only highlights traditional farming practices but also provides insight into Scottish agricultural heritage. The timeless beauty captured by Topography allows us to appreciate both the simplicity and hardships associated with rural life during that era. With its historical significance and artistic composition, this print serves as a reminder of our connection to nature's cycles and pays homage to those who have worked tirelessly throughout generations for sustenance from their land.
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