Episode 77: ‘Good for Crofting’ – Traditional Crofting in South Uist
Join me for a cultural experience in South Uist and learn about traditional crofting with DJ and Lindsay from Long Island Retreats & Larder.
‘Good for Crofting’ is a story about living with and off the land. Crofting is an integral part of Scottish culture in the Highlands and Islands, and on a crofting tour with DJ Cameron in South Uist, you can learn more about it. We learn what distinguishes crofting from farming, talk about sustainable crofting techniques and get a glimpse of the unique relationship between a crofter and his land and animals.
DJ takes us to the machair to meet his sheep and cattle, shares about the challenges he faces throughout the year and the joys he gains from crofting. We also hear from his wife Lindsay, who is fully on board sharing their island way of life with visitors to the Outer Hebrides.
You can connect with Lindsay and DJ on Instagram @longislandretreats and find out about their tours on their website.
Disclaimer: All information provided in this podcast is based on personal travel experiences. Companies mentioned in the story or tips were active at the time of release. If you listen to episodes at a later point, note that this information may have changed in the meantime.
Resources
Use my Uist travel guide to plan your island hopping itinerary to South Uist and neighbouring islands
Watch DJ & Linsday’s appearance on the BBC show Designing the Hebrides
Find more farming and crofting experiences on Go Rural Scotland
Pictures from the Crofting Tour in South Uist
