Tag: croft
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Last updated: January 2026 Perched on the western shore of Little Loch Roag in the Parish of Uig, the small village of Enaclete (Gaelic Einacleit) has a history tied to crofting, fishing, and resilience. This page is a brief collection of information and history of Enaclete, with information from various sources including conversations, online records,…
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The Wait The decision to move to the Isle of Lewis and become a crofter had been made (read Part 1 here if you haven’t already) but the process of making it a reality was far from straightforward. Selling my property in Durham turned out to be a longer process than anticipated but eventually contracts…
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The windswept shores of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides may seem like a distant land to those comfortable with living on the mainland, but for me this breathtaking island was the perfect spot to start the next chapter of my life. This blog follows my journey, from the decision to leave behind…