This is the classic book on the ancient customs, crafts and techniques
of the Scottish Highlands. The past is evoked with a fascinating blend
of historical narrative and detail, with descriptions of the fireplaces
and furniture, the creels and cas chroms which were a vital part of
everyday life in the Highland communities, but which have now become
strange in the modern world of machinery and technology.
Highland Folk Ways vividly describes the many aspects and artefacts of
our ancestors' lives; the clothes, cooking utensils, weapons, food and
the implements for fishing, farming and building are all meticulously
depicted and placed in historical context. The book has over 70
illustrations, and is surely the definitive resource book for everyone
who wants to rediscover the lifestyle of the clansmen and crofters.