crofting

British

/ ˈkrɒftɪŋ /

noun

the system or occupation of working land in crofts

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Angus Murray, NTS' operations manager for Fair Isle, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming new people to the island to become part of the crofting community of Fair Isle."

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

This could perhaps include crofting work, or gardening, or fishing.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2025

He says traditional livelihoods such as crofting and farming could continue as they are, adding that they already play a key role in providing grassland habitat for vulnerable species such as curlew.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

Many of the residents are involved in crofting and fishing, and there is a small school with a handful of pupils.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2022

The sight of a crofting village is at first rather surprising to one accustomed to large towns.

From Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Holmes, Daniel Turner

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