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Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Scotland
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Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Scotland
Kelp makers huts, South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Date: late 19th century
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Carts Gatherer Gathering Hebrides Huts Kelp Maker Makers Occupation Outer Remote Scot Scots Uist
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1. Title: "A Traditional Occupation: Kelp Makers of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, Late 19th Century" 2.. This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the daily life of Kelp makers in the remote and rural community of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, during the late 19th century. The image portrays a group of men and boys, dressed in traditional Scottish attire, gathered around their simple Kelp huts. Kelp, a type of large brown seaweed, was once a significant industry in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The community members would gather the Kelp from the shores and bring it back to their huts to be processed. The Kelp was burned to produce ash, which was then used as a fertilizer, and the resulting iodine-rich ash was sold to manufacturers for use in various industries, including the production of food additives and pharmaceuticals. The Kelp makers' huts, depicted in the photograph, were often located near the coast and were simple, temporary structures made from local materials such as turf, stones, and wood. The men and boys would work long hours, often in harsh weather conditions, to gather and process the Kelp. The carts and carts in the background of the photograph suggest that the processed Kelp was being transported to markets or to be further processed. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Kelp industry and the traditional occupation of Kelp making in Scotland. The image also highlights the rugged beauty of the South Uist landscape and the resilience of the people who lived and worked there. The Kelp industry may no longer be a significant part of the Scottish economy, but its legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered.
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