crofting
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But with that bill came a promise to review the legislation around crofting.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
NTS said the tenancy would suit "resourceful and enthusiastic" people who were already experienced in crofting, and have a trade or could contribute to the isle's knitwear industry.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
The sector in Scotland has successfully argued that direct support payments are needed because of the high prevalence here of uphill farming and crofting.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2024
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
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 Daniel Turner Holmes
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