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Harrowing the machair

Eric Meadows1960

The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom

The MacLennan family harrowing the machair in Huisinis, Harris with wooden ràcan prior to sowing. Machair is a Gaelic word used to describe a fertile low-lying raised beach found particularly in the Hebrides. Often covered with wild flowers, it is very fertile and used for growing crops.

The photograph was taken by Eric Meadows (1924-2009) a photographer from Luton who made various trips to Scotland.

University of Edinburgh, School of Scottish Studies Archives: SSSA BV 3 a3 5759

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  • Title: Harrowing the machair
  • Creator: Eric Meadows
  • Date Created: 1960
  • Location Created: Isle of Harris, Western Isles, Scotland
  • Rights: Estate of Eric Meadows
  • Medium: Photograph
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