Crofters' township near Flodigarry, Skye

Crofters' township near Flodigarry, Skye

ID: QZP40_CARD_5849 DESCRIPTION: North of Staffin Bay, on the east side of the Isle of Skye, is the township of Digg. The township, along with Glashvin and Brogaig, faces the wide sweep of Staffin Bay and as a backdrop, the rugged hills of the Quiraing and the Trotternish Ridge create a stunning contrast.This photograph shows the well tended, ordered fields of the crofting township, with crops harvested and peat stacked ready for winter. The area around Staffin retains more of the traditional Gaelic culture and language of the island than some other parts of Skye, whilst also being a favoured location for house development due to the stunning views of Rona, Applecross and Torridon to the east. Most of the crofthouses pictured are still inhabited (2012), however the thatch has long gone and the neat peat stacks are no longer required to provide essential heating. PLACENAME: Digg DISTRICT: Skye OLD COUNTY/PARISH: INVERNESS: Kilmuir PERIOD: 1930s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Highland Libraries' Postcard Collection Asset ID: 37484 KEYWORDS: