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Sunken Boat at the Churchill Barrier, Orkney, Scotland, U.K.

Sunken Boat at the Churchill Barrier, Orkney, Scotland, U.K.

Kinnaird Head Lighthouse and Keepers House, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire,Scotland,UK

Kinnaird Head Lighthouse and Keepers House, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire,Scotland,UK

Honeysuckle Azalea no a garden wall with a wood burner

Honeysuckle Azalea no a garden wall with a wood burner

The Gate House of Buchollie Castle, Caithness, Scotland, UK.

The Gate House of Buchollie Castle, Caithness, Scotland, UK.

Fraserburgh Small Harbour Abdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

Fraserburgh Small Harbour Abdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

One aluminium and one rusty pots grass background, on Isle of Iona,near Mull, Argyll and Bute,Scotland,UK.

One aluminium and one rusty pots grass background, on Isle of Iona,near Mull, Argyll and Bute,Scotland,UK.

The Cuillin Hills,Isle of Skye,Near Broadford,Scotland,UK.

The Cuillin Hills,Isle of Skye,Near Broadford,Scotland,UK.

Igneous Rock Staffa Inland, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Igneous Rock Staffa Inland, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Side of the John O Groats Hotel, Caithness, Scotland, UK

Side of the John O Groats Hotel, Caithness, Scotland, UK

Surfer dancing on a wave East Thurso, Caithness, Scotland UK

Surfer dancing on a wave East Thurso, Caithness, Scotland UK

Diabetes injection pen, Tablets and Sugar on a cream background.

Diabetes injection pen, Tablets and Sugar on a cream background.

Cathedral doorway at St Magnus Cathedral doorway, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, U.K

Cathedral doorway at St Magnus Cathedral doorway, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, U.K

Bluebells in Dunrobin Wood,Near Golspie,Sutherland,Scotland,UK.

Bluebells in Dunrobin Wood,Near Golspie,Sutherland,Scotland,UK.

Girnigoe and Sinclair chimney. Noss Head, Caithness, Scotland, U.K.

Girnigoe and Sinclair chimney. Noss Head, Caithness, Scotland, U.K.

Statue of Bamse St Bernard front of South Esk, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK.

Statue of Bamse St Bernard front of South Esk, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK.

Waves in the Sea in the Pentland Firth,Scotland,UK

Waves in the Sea in the Pentland Firth,Scotland,UK

Tobermory Bay Tobermory Bay, Mull, Argll and Bute, Scotland, U.K

Tobermory Bay Tobermory Bay, Mull, Argll and Bute, Scotland, U.K

Montrose Church Steeple in the High Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, Uk.

Montrose Church Steeple in the High Street, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, Uk.

Pink Liles on a Background.

Pink Liles on a Background.

Whisky Barrels in the Cellar, Corgarff Castle, near Tomintoul, Moray Scotland, Uk.

Whisky Barrels in the Cellar, Corgarff Castle, near Tomintoul, Moray Scotland, Uk.

Red skies over the Kyle of Tongue, Caithness, Scotland,UK.

Red skies over the Kyle of Tongue, Caithness, Scotland,UK.

Girnigoe and Sinclair Castle,Caithness,Scotland,UK

Girnigoe and Sinclair Castle,Caithness,Scotland,UK

A pair of glasses and some book on a white white background.

A pair of glasses and some book on a white white background.

John O&x27; Groats Hotel and new Signpost, John O&x27; Groats Hotel, Caithness, Scotland, UK.

John O&x27; Groats Hotel and new Signpost, John O&x27; Groats Hotel, Caithness, Scotland, UK.

Assessment of big ships and small boats in Fraserburgh Harbour,Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

Assessment of big ships and small boats in Fraserburgh Harbour,Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

A Misty morning Buchan Ness Lighthouse, Boddan,Aberdeenshire,Scotland,UK

A Misty morning Buchan Ness Lighthouse, Boddan,Aberdeenshire,Scotland,UK

Beechwood Sickener Russula nobilis. Aberdeenshire,Scotland,UK

Beechwood Sickener Russula nobilis. Aberdeenshire,Scotland,UK

Old roof slate that wants repairing

Old roof slate that wants repairing

Homemade Cupcakes on a cream background. A cupcake is a small cake designed to serve one person, which may be baked in a small thin paper or aluminium cup. As with larger cakes, icing and other cake decorations such as fruit and candy may be applied. a small cake, the size of an individual portion, baked in a cup-shaped mould. Older Slang. A sexually attractive young woman. a beloved girl or woman. Noun. cupcake (plural cupcakes) A small cake baked in a paper container shaped like a cup, often with icing on top. (slang) An attractive young woman. (slang) A weak or effeminate man. Cupcakes are small, tasty snack cakes that are favoured for their portability and portion control. They are batter cakes baked in a cup-shaped foil or temperature resistant paper. A cupcake can be prepared from a variety of formulations and can be decorated with cream and icings. The mixing process and the consistency of the batter differentiate cupcakes and muffins. Cupcakes are made by creaming the butter and sugar together to create a smooth, fluffy batter. Muffin batter, on the other hand, is beaten briefly and remains relatively lumpy. This makes for a more dense baked good.

Assortment of Fishing Gear also ropes and buoys. Fishing gear is the tool with which aquatic resources are captured, whereas the fishing method is how the gear is used. Gear also includes harvesting organisms when no particular gear (tool) or boat is involved. Furthermore, the same fishing gear can be used in different ways by different fishers. There are two main types of devices used to capture fishes in both marine and inland fisheries: ADVERTISEMENTS: (1) Nets or gear — these are instruments used for catching fish. (2) Crafts or Boats — It provides a platform for fishing operations, carrying the crew and fishing gears.

A Metal Press in a field. A red metal frame painted red, with a blank middle. Stamping (also known as pressing) is the process of placing flat sheet metal in either blank or coil form into a stamping press where a tool and die surface forms the metal into a net shape. ... The process is usually carried out on sheet metal, but can also be used on other materials, such as polystyrene.

Old Lamp on a brick wall in a House entrance.. Providing focused illumination, wall fixtures are ideal for task lighting and brightening areas that large overhead fixtures might fail to reach – like alcoves and bay windows. And yet, despite their many uses and functions, wall lights are sometimes described as old-fashioned, supposedly inappropriate in modern homes. As a general rule of thumb, wall lights should be positioned around 152-170cm (around 5-5.5ft) above floor level, while multiple wall lights should be placed around 250-300cm (or 8-10ft) apart. You should aim for the top of the wall light to sit at eye level, to avoid glare from the exposed bulb.A sconce is a type of light fixture affixed to a wall in such a way that it uses only the wall for support where the light is usually, but not always, directed upwards. ... Modern fittings are more often called wall lights or similar terms, especially if the light source is wholly covered by glass.

Loch Lochy, Glen Mor, North West Highland, Scotland, U.K On the A82.The canal runs some 60 miles 97 km from northeast to southwest. Only one third of the entire length is man-made, the rest being formed by Loch Dochfour, Loch Ness, Loch Oich, and Loch Lochy. These lochs are located in the Great Glen, on a geological fault in the Earth`s crust. There are 29 locks including eight at Neptune`s Staircase, Banavie, four aqueducts and 10 bridges in the course of the canal.

Group of cows looking over a fence. A collective noun is a word for a group of specific items, animals or people. For example, a group of ships is called a fleet, a group of cows is called a herd, a group of lions is called a pride, a group of baseball players is called a team, and a group of ants is called a colony. the collective noun for cows and bulls. The collective noun for a large group of cattle is “herd,” so you would say “a herd of cattle” to refer to a large group of cattle usually belonging to the same ranch.

The Old Man of Stor

The Old Man of Stor, Staffin, Skye, Scotland, UK.
The 'Old Man' is a large pinnacle of rock that stands high and can be seen for miles around. As part of the Trotternish Ridge, the Storr was created by a massive ancient landside, leaving one of the most photographed landscapes in the world. The Old Man of Storr is located on the Trotternish Loop, 7 miles north of Portree. There is a large car park on A855. During the busy summer months, the car park may be full, making visitors park on the shoulder of the road. Allow 1.5 – 2 hours for your visit. The Old Man of Storr views from the road to Portree If the clouds are not covering it, the Old Man of Storr Skye can be seen from far away. As you are driving to Portree, the ridge and pinnacle appear in front of you. You cannot miss it. This photo was taken from the road. You can get to the Isle of Skye from the Highland capital of Inverness. The city has good bus links to the island or you could go by train to Kyle of Lochalsh. It terminates close to the Skye Bridge which links the island with the mainland, and the train connects with bus services.

Mango on a white background. Mango is a low-calorie fruit that is high in fibre, and is a great source of vitamins A and C. It also contains folate, B6, iron and a little calcium, zinc and vitamin E.A mango is a juicy stone fruit produced from numerous species of tropical trees belonging to the flowering plant genus Mangifera, cultivated mostly for their edible fruit. Most of these species are found in nature as wild mangoes. The genus belongs to the cashew family Anacardiaceae. Taste. The ripe flesh of the mango is soft and juicy, pale orange in colour, and has a texture ranging from fibrous to almost the consistency of butter. The flesh tastes fresh and sweet and emits a sweet fragrance.

Loch Beg, Isles of Mull, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, U.K. on the A879 Loch Scridain is a 15-kilometre-long (9-mile) sea loch, with a west-southwest aspect, on the western, or Atlantic coastline of the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Loch Scridain extends inland as far as the island's only Munro and extinct volcano, Ben More, a large massif on the Ardmeanach peninsula to the north; the imposing Bearraich hill overlooks the mouth of the loch. To the south is the Ross of Mull, the longest peninsula on Mull, that reaches past the sea loch boundary into the Atlantic. Near the head of Loch Scridain is the Aird of Kinloch, a small peninsula that almost separates the main loch from the small inner sea loch, Loch Beg. Loch Beg is fed by the River Coladoir. Seabank Villa on the lochside at Kilfinichen Bay is the type locality for the mineral mullite. Loch Scridain has three settlements, Tiroran, Kilfinichen, and Pennyghael, with a total population of about 60. The A849 to Bunessan and Fionnphort runs along the southern shore of the loch and there is a turn off in Pennyghael to Carsaig Bay. Loch Scridain to the Ardmeanach peninsula is a lava landscape in which the lava flows have created a layered effect. Basalt lava is rich in minerals and the land between the crags is green and fertile. There is black basalt, stained orange in places. The orange colour represents the top surfaces of the flow, weathered by the tropical climate of 60

Celtic Cross, Iona Abbey, Argyll and Bute, Iono, Scotland,UK. Iona is a small island in the Inner Hebrides off the western coast of Scotland. It was a centre of Irish monasticism for four centuries and is today renowned for its tranquillity and natural beauty. It is a popular tourist destination and a place for retreats. Its modern Gaelic name means "Iona of Columba". Iona Abbey was a centre of Gaelic monasticism for three centuries and is today known for its relative tranquillity and natural environment. It is a tourist destination and a place for spiritual retreats. Its modern Scottish Gaelic name means "Iona of (Saint) Columba" (formerly anglicised"Icolmkill") Iona Abbey is an abbey located on the island of Iona, just off the Isle of Mull on the West Coast of Scotland. Iona Abbey is the spiritual home of the Iona Community, an ecumenical Christian religious order, whose headquarters are in Glasgow. The Abbey remains a popular site of Christian pilgrimage today.

Old Fireplace in a Old Cottage, on Island of Stroma,Caithness,Scotland,UK The Island of Stroma is an island off the northern coast of the mainland of Scotland. It is the most southerly of the islands in the Pentland Firth between the Orkney Islands and Caithness, the northeasternmost part of the mainland. Stroma is part of the county of Caithness. The name is from the Old Norse Straumr-øy meaning "island in the [tidal] stream".
Ancient stone structures testify to the presence of Stroma's earliest residents, while a Norse presence around 900–1,000 years ago is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga. It has been politically united with Caithness since at least the 15th century. Although Stroma lies only a few miles off the Scottish coast, the savage weather and ferociously strong tides of the Pentland Firth meant that the island's inhabitants were very isolated, causing them to be largely self-sufficient, trading agricultural produce and fish with the mainlanders. Most of the islanders were fishermen and crofters; some also worked as maritime pilots to guide vessels through the treacherous waters of the Pentland Firth. The tides and currents meant that shipwrecks were frequent—the most recent occurring in 1993—and salvage provided an additional though often illegal supplement to the islanders' incomes. A lighthouse was built on Stroma in 1890 and still operates under automation. Stroma is now abandoned, with the houses of its former inhabitants

The 2 spires,the old tower at John O' Grouts Hotel, Caiithness, Scotland UK. John o' Groats is a small Fishing and passage ferries on the most northernmost corner of Scotland, UK. Ferries go on day trips to the Orkney Islands. The other Car and Lorries Ferries go from Gills Bay and Scrabster. John o' Groats is known for people that walk, cycle, cars,and forms of transport, to have their photo took at the signpost.
Come from Lands end to the most northmost of Scotland. This takes up to three to four weeks, 800 to 900 miles depending on which way they come. The Hotel has been there for a long time, still puts people stay in John o' Groats that stay for Holidays. Local legend has that the "o' Groats" refers to John's charge of one groat for use of his ferry, but it actually derives from the Dutch de Groot, meaning "the large". People from John o' Groats are known as "Groaters". He was sent by the King to set up a ferry to the Onkey Islands.

Red – An illuminated red traffic light indicates that all road users should stop behind the line. Green – When the green traffic light is illuminated it means that you may proceed, as long as the way is clear. Amber – The amber traffic light means that you should stop unless it's not safe to do so. Red – An illuminated red traffic light indicates that all road users should stop behind the line. Green – When the green traffic light is illuminated it means that you may proceed, as long as the way is clear. Amber – The amber traffic light means that you should stop unless it's not safe to do so.

After the havest

Bales of Hay after the harvest in Scotland,UK. Hay is grass, legumes, or other herbaceous plants that have been cut and dried to be stored for use as animal fodder, particularly for large grazing animals raised as livestock, such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. However, it is also fed to smaller domesticated animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Even pigs may be fed hay, but they do not digest it as efficiently as herbivores.
Hay can be used as animal fodder when or where there is not enough pasture or rangeland on which to graze an animal when grazing is not feasible due to weather (such as during the winter), or when lush pasture by itself would be too rich for the health of the animal. It is also fed when an animal is unable to access pasture, e.g. the animal is being kept in a stable or barn. Commonly used plants for hay include mixtures of grasses such as ryegrass (Lolium species), timothy, brome, fescue, Bermuda grass, orchard grass, and other species, depending on the region. Hay may also include legumes, such as alfalfa (lucerne) and clovers (red, white and subterranean). Legumes in hay are ideally cut pre-bloom. Other pasture forbs are also sometimes a part of the mix, though these plants are not necessarily desired as certain forbs are toxic to some animals. Oat, barley, and wheat plant materials are occasionally cut green and made into hay for animal fodder; however, they are more usually used in the form of straw. Bales of Hay after the harvest in Scotland,UK. Hay is grass, legumes, or other herbaceous plants that have been cut and dried to be stored for use as animal fodder, particularly for large grazing animals raised as livestock, such as cattle, horses, goats, and sheep. However, it is also fed to smaller domesticated animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. Even pigs may be fed hay, but they do not digest it as efficiently as herbivores.
Hay can be used as animal fodder when or where there is not enough pasture or rangeland on which to graze an animal when grazing is not feasible due to weather (such as during the winter), or when lush pasture by itself would be too rich for the health of the animal. It is also fed when an animal is unable to access pasture, e.g. the animal is being kept in a stable or barn. Commonly used plants for hay include mixtures of grasses such as ryegrass (Lolium species), timothy, brome, fescue, Bermuda grass, orchard grass, and other species, depending on the region. Hay may also include legumes, such as alfalfa (lucerne) and clovers (red, white and subterranean). Legumes in hay are ideally cut pre-bloom. Other pasture forbs are also sometimes a part of the mix, though these plants are not necessarily desired as certain forbs are toxic to some animals. Oat, barley, and wheat plant materials are occasionally cut green and made into hay for animal fodder; however, they are more usually used in the form of straw.

A Plough at a Local ploughing match. Wick, Scotland, Uk. This photograph shows a plough turning over the soil. Getting ready for sowing the seeds. The Plough Match was held in a field near wick in Scotland, A ploughing match is a contest between people who each plough part of a field. Nowadays there are usually classes for horse-drawn ploughs and tractor ploughing. Points are awarded for straightness and neatness of the resulting furrows. The annual 3-day long Irish National Ploughing Championships has grown into one of the largest outdoor events in the world, with commercial exhibits and a significant national media presence.

A Cannon at Kenmore, Perthshire, Scotland, U.K. Cannon were used primarily as anti-infantry weapons until around 1374 when cannon were recorded to have breached walls for the first time in Europe. Cannon featured prominently as siege weapons and ever-larger pieces appeared. English cannons first appeared in 1327, and later saw more general use during the Hundred Years' War, when primitive cannons were engaged at the Battle of Crécy in 1346. By the end of the 14th century, the use of cannons was also recorded in Russia, Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire. In the late 15th century the Ottoman empire used firearms as part of its regular infantry. The first successful rapid-fire firearm is the Gatling Gun, invented by Richard Gatling and fielded by the Union forces during the American Civil War in the 1860s.

Hole in the wall

A hole in the wall in old cottage Island of Stroma, Caithness,Scotland,UK The Island of Stroma is an island off the northern coast of the mainland of Scotland. It is the most southerly of the islands in the Pentland Firth between the Orkney Islands and Caithness, the northeasternmost part of the mainland. Stroma is part of the county of Caithness. The name is from the Old Norse Straumr-øy meaning "island in the [tidal] stream".
Ancient stone structures testify to the presence of Stroma's earliest residents, while a Norse presence around 900–1,000 years ago is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga. It has been politically united with Caithness since at least the 15th century. Although Stroma lies only a few miles off the Scottish coast, the savage weather and ferociously strong tides of the Pentland Firth meant that the island's inhabitants were very isolated, causing them to be largely self-sufficient, trading agricultural produce and fish with the mainlanders. Most of the islanders were fishermen and crofters; some also worked as maritime pilots to guide vessels through the treacherous waters of the Pentland Firth. The tides and currents meant that shipwrecks were frequent—the most recent occurring in 1993—and salvage provided an additional though often illegal supplement to the islanders' incomes. A lighthouse was built on Stroma in 1890 and still operates under automation. Stroma is now abandoned, with the houses of its former inhabitants

A Coastal Arch, near Wick. Caithness, Scotland, UK. The Arch is on the North east Coast of Scotland. This coastal arch called the Brig O Trams lies 5.6km south of Wick, Caithness, far North East Scotland, UK, Europe. The North sea has eroded and shaped this part of the cliff into a natural arch and bridge. The roof will collapse in time to form a free-standing stone stack. Caithness and North Coast Sutherland is a large area of unspoilt, dramatic scenery in the far north of Scotland, indeed, on the extreme edge of Europe. The borders of Caithness are the Pentland Firth to the north and Moray Firth to the east.

A wood dam at Loch Fleet. Whether you have a passion for plants, a fascination for birds or fancy doing some seal and otter spotting, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve provides a place to experience nature’s delights in a magnificent setting. The most northerly estuary on Scotland’s east coast, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is a large tidal basin surrounded by dunes, saltmarsh and pine woods. Whatever the season, this wide range of habitats supports a huge variety of wildlife- making it a great place to visit at any time of the year. Fast-flowing currents empty the tidal basin on every tide, leaving sands exposed. Here, you can spot seals and their pups hauled out on the banks and waders feeding in the shallow waters. There are a range of easy walks around the Reserve, with a bird hide on the shore around half a mile from the Balbair Woods car park- a great place to see waterfowl and waders. Facilities include a car park, information panels and guided summer walks by the Highland Council Ranger Service. A wood dam at Loch Fleet. Whether you have a passion for plants, a fascination for birds or fancy doing some seal and otter spotting, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve provides a place to experience nature’s delights in a magnificent setting. The most northerly estuary on Scotland’s east coast, Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve is a large tidal basin surrounded by dunes, saltmarsh and pine woods. Whatever the season, this wide range of habitats supports a huge variety of wildlife- making it a great place to visit at any time of the year. Fast-flowing currents empty the tidal basin on every tide, leaving sands exposed. Here, you can spot seals and their pups hauled out on the banks and waders feeding in the shallow waters. There are a range of easy walks around the Reserve, with a bird hide on the shore around half a mile from the Balbair Woods car park- a great place to see waterfowl and waders. Facilities include a car park, information panels and guided summer walks by the Highland Council Ranger Service.

Coigach, West of Scotland, U.K. Far from the madding crowd, just a few lucky people know about Achiltibuie and to them, it holds a special place in their hearts. This is a place to unwind, relax, shed a few cares and reflect on life. Overlooking the Summer Isles, Achiltibuie sits in a spectacular landscape of mountains, islands and the sea and is full of exciting places to be discovered. The coast and islands have some of the best diving, sailing and kayaking anywhere in Scotland with sheltered bays and sea caves to explore and clean sandy beaches to build your castles on. There are great walks for all abilities here including many suitable for families. Dramatic mountain routes boast views south to the mountains of Torridon and north to the peaks of Assynt and easier coastal walks follow the rocky coves and sandy beaches along the shore or beside the cool clear burns tumbling down the hillside.

Scurdy Lighthouse

Scurdy Lighthouse, Scurdy Beach, Montrose, Angus, Scotland, UK. On the north-west of Scotland Scurdie Ness is a headland located on the Southside of the River South Esk estuary, Montrose, Angus, Scotland. The River leads from the North Sea into Montrose Harbour and then into Montrose Basin. The headland has also been referred to as Scurdie Ness, Montrose point or Montroseness. The word Scurdie is a local word for the volcanic rock found there and Ness means a promontory, cape or headland. The coastline from Scurdie Ness to Rickle Craig has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest SSSI code 1351. Scurdie Ness Lighthouse is located on the headland and has also been referred to as Montroseness Lighthouse. In 1867 the seafaring community of Ferryden made representations to the Commissioners of Northern Lighthouses to have a light established on Montrose Point due to the numerous shipwrecks and great loss of life along that coast. There are 11 wrecks recorded around the mouth of the estuary. The lighthouse was built by David Stevenson and Thomas Stevenson and at 6 pm on Tuesday 1 March 1870 the tower was lit for the first time. During World War II the lighthouse was temporarily painted black so that it could not be used by the German bombers as a daytime reference point. The light was not illuminated except when requested by the Royal Navy.

Scot on the rocks

Whisky in a Crystal Glass on the Rock The rounded base on this rocks tumbler lets the glass rock from side to side. More than a novelty, the Rocking Whisky Glass also creates a comfortable hold. The rounded base sits in the hand with comfort, meaning you can control swirling with ease. The whisky tumbler (aka the rocks glass, the old fashioned glass, the lowball) The most common of all whisky glasses. Due to its wide rim, the tumbler isn't ideal for nosing, but it doesn't need to be this one for filling with ice and a whisky of your choosing, or for serving up any number of classic cocktails. Whisky in a Crystal Glass on the Rock The rounded base on this rocks tumbler lets the glass rock from side to side. More than a novelty, the Rocking Whisky Glass also creates a comfortable hold. The rounded base sits in the hand with comfort, meaning you can control swirling with ease. The whisky tumbler (aka the rocks glass, the old fashioned glass, the lowball) The most common of all whisky glasses. Due to its wide rim, the tumbler isn't ideal for nosing, but it doesn't need to be this one for filling with ice and a whisky of your choosing, or for serving up any number of classic cocktails.

A Remmembrance Cross in Island Stroma, Caithness, Scotland, U.K

Memorial cross in Island Stroma, Caithness, Scotland, U.K Stroma was once a populous island in the Pentland Firth, finally deserted in 1962 now it's only inhabitants are a herd of sheep and various other wildlife. The people of Stroma were very close-knit and noted on several occasions for their striking manner and self-sufficiency. "From their political situation, and the simplicity, sobriety and industry, natural to them, there are perhaps few islanders on earth happier than those of Stroma." Most people lived in single-storey houses which had two main rooms, called the 'but' and 'ben'. In these houses, there was usually a small bedroom (called the 'closet') and a porch also. The 'but' was the living room where all everyday family life took place; the 'ben' however was only used on special occasions, like when visitors came. Each room had box-beds, these were often closed in by folding doors or curtains. Wooden boards were covered with a layer of straw and a chaff filled mattress, both were renewed every year. The pillows were stuffed with the feathers of the croft chickens which were killed, plucked then eaten (little went to waste), blankets made of sheep's fleece were made at the mill; together this made a very cosy bed. The 'but' held a stove and oven, along with a larder and crockery dresser. The stove and oven were the main means of heating in the croft house, all. Memorial cross in Island Stroma, Caithness, Scotland, U.K Stroma was once a populous island in the Pentland Firth, finally deserted in 1962 now it's only inhabitants are a herd of sheep and various other wildlife. The people of Stroma were very close-knit and noted on several occasions for their striking manner and self-sufficiency. "From their political situation, and the simplicity, sobriety and industry, natural to them, there are perhaps few islanders on earth happier than those of Stroma." Most people lived in single-storey houses which had two main rooms, called the 'but' and 'ben'. In these houses, there was usually a small bedroom (called the 'closet') and a porch also. The 'but' was the living room where all everyday family life took place; the 'ben' however was only used on special occasions, like when visitors came. Each room had box-beds, these were often closed in by folding doors or curtains. Wooden boards were covered with a layer of straw and a chaff filled mattress, both were renewed every year. The pillows were stuffed with the feathers of the croft chickens which were killed, plucked then eaten (little went to waste), blankets made of sheep's fleece were made at the mill; together this made a very cosy bed. The 'but' held a stove and oven, along with a larder and crockery dresser. The stove and oven were the main means of heating in the croft house, all

Signal Tower, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland, UK. Arbrouth is on the front by the sea. In addition to the manufacturing exhibits, the Signal Tower Museum also has a large number of exhibits relating to the Bell Rock Lighthouse, a scale model of the Inchcape Rock and the lighthouse upon it, and one of the light mechanisms previously fitted to the lighthouse. There is a wide range of exhibits relating to the fishing industry, with scale models of many fishing vessel types once found in the harbour at Arbroath, along with information on fishing and the fish processing industry in Arbroath. In addition to the historical exhibits relating to Arbroath, there is also useful information for ramblers with information on the numerous nature trails around Arbroath. Arbroath or Aberbrothock (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Bhrothaig ˈopəɾ ˈvɾo.ɪkʲ]) is a former royal burgh and the largest town in the council area of Angus in Scotland, and has a population of 23,902. It lies on the North Sea coast, around 16 miles (25.7 km) ENE of Dundee and 45 miles (72.4 km) SSW of Aberdeen. While there is evidence for the settlement of the area now occupied by the town that dates back to the Iron Age, Arbroath's history as a town begins in the High Middle Ages with the founding of Arbroath Abbey in 1178. Arbroath grew considerably during the Industrial Revolution owing to the expansion of firstly the flax and secondly the jute industries and the engineering sector. A new

Raindrops on a leaf. "Pitter-patter" means light sounds or beats, and often is used to describe the sound of small animals (like cats) as they gently move about. It has a fairly positive and easy-going connotation and using "pitter-patter" to describe rain invokes a sense of melody and calm. The rain sprinkled on the rooftop. The brighter side of it… “Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain.” “I always feel sorry for people who think more about a rainy day ahead than sunshine today.” “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add colour to my sunset sky.”. It is raining is how we normally describe the weather on a rainy day. However, that doesn't make rain is falling grammatically incorrect. ... The word rain can be a verb or a noun; as a noun, it refers collectively to raindrops.

A Paper Kiln at John O' Groats, Caithness, Scotland, UK. Artist Paint the Hotel. Publicist for the new Hotel which going to be started this year. The artist paint the hotel with all different pictures. For information go to spaceboy1966.blogspot.com

Old Crop collector

Old Crop Collector, Island of Stoma, Caithness, Scotland, UK.The Island of Stroma or Stroma is an island off the northern coast of the mainland of Scotland. It is the most southerly of the islands in the Pentland Firth between the Orkney Islands and Caithness, the northeasternmost part of the mainland. Stroma is part of the county of Caithness. The name is from the Old Norse Straumr-øy meaning "island in the [tidal] stream". Ancient stone structures testify to the presence of Stroma's earliest residents, while a Norse presence around 900–1,000 years ago is recorded in the Orkneyinga Saga. It has been politically united with Caithness since at least the 15th century. Although Stroma lies only a few miles off the Scottish coast, the savage weather and ferociously strong tides of the Pentland Firth meant that the island's inhabitants were very isolated, causing them to be largely self-sufficient, trading agricultural produce and fish with the mainlanders. Most of the islanders were fishermen and crofters; some also worked as maritime pilots to guide vessels through the treacherous waters of the Pentland Firth. The tides and currents meant that shipwrecks were frequent—the most recent occurring in 1993—and salvage provided an additional though often illegal supplement to the islanders' incomes. A lighthouse was built on Stroma in 1890 and still operates under automation. Stroma is now abandoned, with the houses of its former inhabitants unoccupied

A broken window

A broken window in a old house. The broken windows theory is a criminology theory that states that visible signs of crime, anti-social behaviour, and civil disorder create an urban environment that encourages further crime and disorder, including serious crimes. Broken window theory is the concept that each problem that goes unattended in a given environment affects people's attitude toward that environment and leads to more problems. The majority of our replacement windows are installed from the outside. In some situations, it may be necessary to install from the inside. On the day of installation, your installation expert will assess your unique situation and explain the process that will best suit your home.

Drink and Drive.

Drink and Drive on a white background. The legal drink-drive limit cannot be safely converted into a certain number of units, as it depends on several factors such as gender, body mass and how quickly your body absorbs alcohol. As a rule of thumb, two pints of regular-strength lager or two small glasses of wine would put you over the limit. It is also can in danger your life and other road user. Drink and Drive on a white background. The legal drink-drive limit cannot be safely converted into a certain number of units, as it depends on several factors such as gender, body mass and how quickly your body absorbs alcohol. As a rule of thumb, two pints of regular-strength lager or two small glasses of wine would put you over the limit. It is also can in danger your life and other road user.

Auckergill Tower

Auchergill Tower, Sinclair Bay, Caithness, Scotland,UK. Taken from the Beach. Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 4 km north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century and is a category A listed building. The building is a five-storey oblong tower house. The four-storey wing to the rear was added in the early 18th century. Auchergill Tower, Sinclair Bay, Caithness, Scotland,UK. Taken from the Beach. Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 4 km north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century and is a category A listed building. The building is a five-storey oblong tower house. The four-storey wing to the rear was added in the early 18th century.

Bottom of crushed car, by the Road in a scarp yard,
Car crushers are compactors and can be of several types: one is a "pancake", where a scrap automobile is flattened by a huge descending hydraulically powered plate, or a baling press type, with which the automobile is compressed from several directions until it resembles a large cube. A third type is a mobile crusher. Bottom of crushed car, by the Road in a scarp yard,
Car crushers are compactors and can be of several types: one is a "pancake", where a scrap automobile is flattened by a huge descending hydraulically powered plate, or a baling press type, with which the automobile is compressed from several directions until it resembles a large cube. A third type is a mobile crusher.

Old Boat Winch John Grouts,Caithness,Scotland,UK.
A winch is a mechanical device that is used to pull in (wind up) or let out (wind out) or otherwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope (also called "cable" or "wire cable"). Winches are the basis of such machines as tow trucks, steam shovels and elevators. In England, 'Winch' means apparatus that uses a rope or a chain to lift or pull things. In Scotland, 'Winch' means: kissing with tongues.

Anchor and a wench

Anchor and a winch,Sinclair Bay, Auckergill, Caithness, Scotland,UK. An anchor windlass is a machine that restrains and manipulates the anchor chain on a boat, allowing the anchor to be raised and lowered by means of chain cable. A notched wheel engages the links of the chain or the rope. Crown-The pointed end of the anchor which attaches the shank to the arms. Eye-Hole at the end of the shank through which the ring is attached. Fluke-The spade-shaped appendage of the arm used for digging into the sea bed to secure the vessel. The palm-Flat uppermost portion of the fluke. A deadman anchor is a buried object like a log, rock, or pack. The strength of the deadman anchor depends on The perpendicular cross-sectional area of the object that is buried. Anchor and a winch,Sinclair Bay, Auckergill, Caithness, Scotland,UK. An anchor windlass is a machine that restrains and manipulates the anchor chain on a boat, allowing the anchor to be raised and lowered by means of chain cable. A notched wheel engages the links of the chain or the rope. Crown-The pointed end of the anchor which attaches the shank to the arms. Eye-Hole at the end of the shank through which the ring is attached. Fluke-The spade-shaped appendage of the arm used for digging into the sea bed to secure the vessel. The palm-Flat uppermost portion of the fluke. A deadman anchor is a buried object like a log, rock, or pack. The strength of the deadman anchor depends on The perpendicular cross-sectional area of the object that is buried.

Vegetables on a white background.Vegetables are parts of plants that are consumed by humans or other animals as food. The original meaning is still commonly used and is applied to plants collectively to refer to all edible plant matter, including the flowers, fruits, stems, leaves, roots, and seeds.

Stainglass window

“Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea.” window, St Magus Cathedral,Kirkwell,Island of Orkney,Scotland,UK. Almost all the stained glass windows were installed during the restoration. This is my favourite because the text makes me smile. It seems such an odd, trivial text for a window; “Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea.” The subject is the prophet, Elijah, predicting the end of a drought and the window is in memory of Rev Charles Clouston, the long-serving minister of Sandwick, dedicated meteorologist and founder of the Orkney Natural History Society. St Magnus Cathedral was founded in 1137, making it one of the two oldest cathedrals in Scotland, along with Glasgow. Visitors to the Orkney Museum sometimes ask for directions to the Cathedral and the staff point across the street. They think visitors looking for a 12th Century cathedral must be expecting a roofless ruin, rather than a very busy church.
. “Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea.” window, St Magus Cathedral,Kirkwell,Island of Orkney,Scotland,UK. Almost all the stained glass windows were installed during the restoration. This is my favourite because the text makes me smile. It seems such an odd, trivial text for a window; “Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea.” The subject is the prophet, Elijah, predicting the end of a drought and the window is in memory of Rev Charles Clouston, the long-serving minister of Sandwick, dedicated meteorologist and founder of the Orkney Natural History Society. St Magnus Cathedral was founded in 1137, making it one of the two oldest cathedrals in Scotland, along with Glasgow. Visitors to the Orkney Museum sometimes ask for directions to the Cathedral and the staff point across the street. They think visitors looking for a 12th Century cathedral must be expecting a roofless ruin, rather than a very busy church.

Kirkwall Lighthouse

Kirkwall Lighthouse in the Harbour, Orkney, Scotland, U.K. Kirkwall is 130 miles (210 kilometres) north of Aberdeen and 528 mi (850 km) north of London. It is situated on the northern coast of Mainland Orkney with its harbours in the bay of Kirkwall to the north, and with Scapa Flow 1.4 mi (2.3 km) to the south. Its parish, St Ola forms the isthmus between Firth and Holm. It is the most populous island settlement in Scotland.
Kirkwall experiences an oceanic climate, with strong maritime influence of temperatures. This means it is generally cooler than the rest of the UK, this is especially notable in summer.[3] Even so, its relative proximity to mainland Scotland renders it warmer than Shetland, although temperatures above 20 °C (68 °F) are rather infrequent. Winters are damp, chilly and windy, but are very mild for their latitude due to the Gulf Stream passing to its west, enabling sea surface temperatures to remain stable. This results in winter temperatures very typical for the generic British climates, in spite of its high latitude with infrequent snowfall. Even so, the said latitude of Kirkwall means a strong difference in terms of daylight between the solstices. In summer, the weak sun strength is not capable of warming Kirkwall up much, unlike similar latitudes over larger landmasses to its east in relative proximity such as the Baltic Sea region where even coastal locations average up to 7 °C (13 °F) warmer than

Apple and Apple pie

Apple and Apple pie on a pink background.Neither apples nor the pie originally came from America, but Americans have made this dish their own. Apple pie is a longstanding symbol of America, but the dessert didn't come from America, and neither did the apples. Apples are native to Asia and have been in America about as long as Europeans have.

Trees in Autumn

Trees in Autumn, Walking in Cairgorms National Park , Scotland, UK. Once at the Funicular visitor centre the top of the mountain can be reached in about two hours, it is s steep climb but some paths lead to the top. By Car. Cairngorm Mountain is in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, around 2.5 hours by car from Glasgow and Edinburgh and approximately 1-hour drive from Inverness. Travelling around by private car offers more flexibility but we always ask visitors to consider car-sharing whenever possible.

A view Old,Keiss Castle in the mist, Keiss, Caithness, Scotland, UK. Keiss Castle is a partially ruined castle in Scotland, which stands on sheer cliffs overlooking Sinclair's Bay less than one mile north of Keiss village centre, Caithness, Highland, Scotland. It is protected as a scheduled monument. The old castle was replaced by Keiss House around 1755. The castle was constructed as a Z-plan tower house with 4 floors plus an attic and a vaulted basement. It had a pair of corner towers at opposite angles of a square central block, the main tower is very narrow for its height with the tall chimney stack. The castle was built possibly on the site of an earlier fort in the late 16th or early 17th century by George Sinclair, 5th Earl of Caithness (1582-1643). It seems the castle was in existence in 1623 when James I commissioned Sir Robert Gordon to enter Caithness with an armed force. The 7th Earl died in the castle in 1698 but it is reported that the castle was ruinous in 1700 and 1726 as being in repair with 'at the side of it a convenient house lately built'. The estate was purchased by Sir William Sinclair, 2nd Baronet of Dunbeath early in the 18th century and in 1752 Keiss became his family seat. The current house was built about 1755 but had to be sold in 1765 because of financial difficulties to the Sinclairs of nearby Ulbster. This Category B listed baronial mansion was altered to its current form on the instructions of Col. K. Macleay by David

Stonehaven coast

Stonehaven Coastline by Dunnottar Castle,Stonehaven, Grampian, Scotland, U.K Dunnottar Castle, "fort on the shelving slope") is a ruined medieval fortress located upon a rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Stonehaven. The surviving buildings are largely of the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages. Dunnottar has played a prominent role in the history of Scotland through to the 18th-century Jacobite risings because of its strategic location and defensive strength. Dunnottar is best known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century. The property of the Keiths from the 14th century, and the seat of the Earl Marischal, Dunnottar declined after the last Earl forfeited his titles by taking part in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715. The castle was restored in the 20th century and is now open to the public. The ruins of the castle are spread over 1.4 hectares (3.5 acres), surrounded by steep cliffs that drop to the North Sea, 160 feet (49 m) below. A narrow strip of land joins the headland to the mainland, along which a steep path leads up to the gatehouse. The various buildings within the castle include the 14th-century tower house as well as the 16th-century palace. Dunnottar Castle is a scheduled monument, and twelve structures on

Easter Hen sitting on a nest, It's a motherly instinct: sitting on a nest to keep the eggs warm for several hours a day, putting the babies' needs in front of theirs and making sure the eggs are well protected. ... She'll also hog the egg box the whole time, leaving little to no room for other chickens to lay eggs. Left unattended your hen will normally stay broody for around 21 days (this is how long eggs take to hatch if they were fertile). After 21 days she should stop however sometimes she won't and she will need 'breaking' using the methods outlined above. No, chickens do not feel any emotions at all when their eggs are taken, in a flock that lays eggs regularly and where the eggs are collected daily. The only time a hen would feel any kind of connection with the eggs is if she is “broody,” that is, ready to sit on a nest of eggs and hatch them.

Rust car wheel rim with stones. Your mechanic is right that the rust isn't dangerous at this point. But if it's bugging you, and making you hate your car, make it go away. For £300-£400, you can have new steel wheels, with not a speck of rust on them. Those usually come painted black, if that's OK with you. Common causes of wheel corrosion include pitting, iron contamination, and cleansers. Steel and alloy wheels can succumb to corrosion when the factory clear coat peels off. Weather elements and curb damage can compromise the clear coat, exposing the underlying metal to air and water.

A hand showing a chakras, with a Blue chakra on a black background. Blue: Color Of Throat Chakra & Meaning. This is a mentally relaxing colour. Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation - ideal for sleep problems, and hyperactive children. Connects us to holistic thought, and gives us wisdom and clarity enhancing communication and speech. Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, heaven, and intelligence. ... Blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity in heraldry. The color blue in many cultures is significant in religious beliefs, brings peace, or is believed to keep the bad spirits away. Green is the color of the heart and of nature. This is usually found within the aura of healers, teachers, and people who work for the public good. Light green aura meaning: A light green aura indicates love, healing, and innocence. Forest green aura: You're a natural healer. Do yoga, walk around the block, or do some manual house-cleaning. These activities let your body become known to you and will strengthen the chakra. Ground yourself. This means that you should connect with the ground, and feel it beneath you. . A hand showing a chakras, with a Blue chakra on a black background. Blue: Color Of Throat Chakra & Meaning. This is a mentally relaxing colour. Blue has a pacifying effect on the nervous system and brings great relaxation - ideal for sleep problems, and hyperactive children. Connects us to holistic thought, and gives us wisdom and clarity enhancing communication and speech. Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, heaven, and intelligence. ... Blue is used to symbolize piety and sincerity in heraldry. The color blue in many cultures is significant in religious beliefs, brings peace, or is believed to keep the bad spirits away. Green is the color of the heart and of nature. This is usually found within the aura of healers, teachers, and people who work for the public good. Light green aura meaning: A light green aura indicates love, healing, and innocence. Forest green aura: You're a natural healer. Do yoga, walk around the block, or do some manual house-cleaning. These activities let your body become known to you and will strengthen the chakra. Ground yourself. This means that you should connect with the ground, and feel it beneath you.

The old Tree at Loch Tay.It’s the largest loch in Perthshire and one of the deepest in Scotland. To the north, the loch is flanked by the impressive bulk of the Ben Lawers mountain range, much of which is designated as a National Nature Reserve. The main A827 road runs high above the loch, west from Kenmore. The contours are gentler on the southern shore and Sustrans Cycle Route Number 7 runs along a quiet unclassified road.
It's hard to believe that ancient settlers once lived on Loch Tay, inhabiting artificially created islands known as crannogs. There are eighteen crannogs on Loch Tay, most are now submerged but a large crannog near the northern shore at Kenmore can be clearly seen. This was the ancient burial place of Queen Sybilla, wife of Alexander King of Scots. For a real insight into life on Loch Tay 2,500 years ago, visit the Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore - Scotland's only authentic recreation of an Iron Age loch dwelling.
. The old Tree at Loch Tay.It’s the largest loch in Perthshire and one of the deepest in Scotland. To the north, the loch is flanked by the impressive bulk of the Ben Lawers mountain range, much of which is designated as a National Nature Reserve. The main A827 road runs high above the loch, west from Kenmore. The contours are gentler on the southern shore and Sustrans Cycle Route Number 7 runs along a quiet unclassified road.
It's hard to believe that ancient settlers once lived on Loch Tay, inhabiting artificially created islands known as crannogs. There are eighteen crannogs on Loch Tay, most are now submerged but a large crannog near the northern shore at Kenmore can be clearly seen. This was the ancient burial place of Queen Sybilla, wife of Alexander King of Scots. For a real insight into life on Loch Tay 2,500 years ago, visit the Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore - Scotland's only authentic recreation of an Iron Age loch dwelling.

Staxigoe Rock, Staxigoe, Caithness, Scotland, UK. The rock stands by the Harbour. Staxigoe is a former fishing village, located 2 miles east of Wick on the north-eastern coast of the former county of Caithness, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. Its name derives from Norse, "the inlet of the stack". It was once the largest herring salting station in Europe, but its fishing industry went into decline with the construction of a larger port in central Wick. The name comes from two Norse words - "GJA" or "GOE" meaning an inlet, and "STAKKR" meaning a rock or stack, hence "Staxigoe", the inlet of the stack. At the end of the 18th and the beginning of the 19th century, a few unscrupulous landlords began evicting tenants from land which had been theirs since the times of the clan system. Sheep had arrived in the Highlands, and the "Highland Clearances" began. Men were sent to war out of loyalty to their chief, and those who returned found their homes and crofts burned and their families scattered to the four corners of the earth. Those who were left - women, children, and the old people - had to walk the 100 miles or more from the hills and straths of Sutherland to the bleak and barren coasts to try to find settlements and a means of living. The growth in the population of Staxigoe, Wick and many hamlets and villages along the coast resulted in the birth of herring fishing. Inexperienced men

Telephone Box,Kenmore,Aberfeldy,Perthshire,Scotland,UK.

Telephone Box in Kenmore, Scotland,U.K Telephone Box in Kenmore, Scotland, U.K. Kenmore is an extremely attractive planned village situated some six miles west of Aberfeldy on the A827. Its site is on what amounts to a promontory projecting into the eastern end of Loch Tay, formed by the loch to its south and west, and the River Tay to its north.
Kenmore, as you see it today, was built as a planned estate village by the Earl of Breadalbane in the years following 1755. It stood on the site of an earlier village which in medieval times may have been known as Inchadnie. Another account suggests that Inchadnie was actually a distinct village which until 1550 stood beside a ford over the River Tay a little to the east. It was then removed to make way for the construction of the principal seat of the Campbells of Breadalbane, Balloch Castle, the predecessor of Taymouth Castle. Telephone Box in Kenmore, Scotland,U.K Telephone Box in Kenmore, Scotland, U.K. Kenmore is an extremely attractive planned village situated some six miles west of Aberfeldy on the A827. Its site is on what amounts to a promontory projecting into the eastern end of Loch Tay, formed by the loch to its south and west, and the River Tay to its north.
Kenmore, as you see it today, was built as a planned estate village by the Earl of Breadalbane in the years following 1755. It stood on the site of an earlier village which in medieval times may have been known as Inchadnie. Another account suggests that Inchadnie was actually a distinct village which until 1550 stood beside a ford over the River Tay a little to the east. It was then removed to make way for the construction of the principal seat of the Campbells of Breadalbane, Balloch Castle, the predecessor of Taymouth Castle.

Bars of Carbolic Soap.One mixed with other coloured soaps. Of the distinctive features of this soap is it is deep pink to red colour, which is caused by carbolic acid. Carbolic Soap Bar is a mild disinfectant that contains carbolic acid. Its anti-bacterial properties make it a great cleanser for skin issues such as acne, eczema or psoriasis. It deeply cleanses skin and removes dirt, oil and dead cells from your skin. There is no shortage of soap bar products on the market. Apparently yes, it does still exist. Does look though like some people sell what they call "carbolic soap" which does not have the genuine ingredients, and instead is just scented to seem like carbolic soap, playing to nostalgia.
How do you tell if a product is antibacterial? For OTC drugs, antibacterial products generally have the word “antibacterial” on the label. Also, a Drug Facts label on a soap or body wash is a sign a product contains antibacterial ingredients Antibacterial products don't kill viruses
About 75 percent of liquid soaps and 30 percent of bar soaps contain antibacterial chemicals, the most common of which is triclosan.

Highland Cows and calf, Caithness,Scotland,UK. Highland cows are not thought to be dangerous. They generally have a gentle, friendly nature. As with all large animals though, do take care not to spook them. And, be extra careful around mothers with calves, are they are very protective of their young. What are Highland Cows used for? Highland cows are known for the high butterfat content of their milk and the quality of their meat. Consequently, in times gone by, they were kept as house cows for milk and meat. Highland cows are slow maturing, their meat is fine textured, tender, and succulent. They have great longevity! This reduces herd replacement costs, since they're known to live for about 20 years; a considerably longer lifespan than other beef breeds. The average number of calves per cow is 12, and some cows can still calve into their eighteenth year!

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