crofting
Britishnoun
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In some areas which are popular with tourists, the prices being demanded are blocking young people from entering 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 island started as home to three crofting families, and at its population peak the community flourished to around 70 people.
From BBC ● Jan. 5, 2024
Many of the residents earn their livelihoods from crofting and farming, while others works in tourism, at the Dounreay nuclear power complex near Thurso, or on offshore wind developments.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2023
A sympathetic and competent nurse is a valuable asset in a crofting or seafaring community.
From Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland by Holmes, Daniel Turner
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