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This is a transcription of an interview with David Glass recorded in 2010, he talks about: 00:26) moving to Caithness. (01:19) Ivy cottage owners before 1971,
(02:05) learning the skills to work the croft, (02.56) Strathhalladale, (03:20) Roddy…

Peat Cutting on the moss of Brough. Left to right: Tom Calder, John Dunnet, Nellie Johnson

Danny Begg describes how to make and use a ‘ripper’ using peat to make a mould for casting lead, and using items found while beachcombing. This was a common item in crofthouses.

Mick and Cullen O'Donnell cutting peats on Dunnet Head - 1985.

Joanne B Kaar (nee O'Donnell) and Mick O'Donnell unload peats at the side of 'The Croft'. Late 1970's.