National Folklore Collection. Photographic Collection

Scraw turf drying at roadside.

Branding iron.

Sheep have superseded cattle in importance in the island’s economy since the mid-nineteenth century. The numbers currently allowed to graze on the commonage are restricted under the Rural Environment Protection Scheme.

Salmon fishing on River Moy.

Salmon fishing on River Moy.

Salmon fishing on River Moy.

Salmon fishing on River Moy.

Fishermen at Portacloy.

Lobster pot, Fallmore.