Peat stooks
We were a bit late this year and the unusually wet June has delayed the drying process too. But they are nearly ready to come in. Peat holds a huge amount of water and it always amazes me to see how much these shrink when fully dry.
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Lionacleit machair
Just before lambing, crofters were spreading seaweed and manure on the machair. Some areas are now ready to be ploughed and seeded. This traditional, low intensive and sustainable, approach to agriculture has been happening here for ma