Our New Crofting Life: The Diary and Reflections of New Entrant Crofters on the Isle of Lewis Gaelic Arts Ian McHardy

Ian McHardy

and the emotions of those they left behind

Bha cuid aig an àm den bheachd gur e Machair an rud a b’fheàrr a ghabh àite ann an saoghal drama telebhisein ann an Alba bho thòisichear a’ craoladh ‘Tutti Frutti’

as it was then called

Kenneth Steven

Our New Crofting Life: The Diary and Reflections of New Entrant Crofters on the Isle of Lewis Gaelic Arts Ian McHardyThis illustrated book combines diary extracts with broader discussion of crofting, land use and sustainability, recording David and Izzys early experiences as new entrants to crofting on a small croft in rural Lewis. The diary entries give an immediate account of day to day crofting life, including the practical challenges of establishing a sustainable enterprise. At the same time, David and Izzy approach their work with respect for the townships long