Common grazings under threat

Common grazings have been a feature of the crofting areas of Scotland for centuries and cover still over 500,000 hectares of the highlands and islands.

Ewan Pate
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Common grazings under threat

Common grazings have been a feature of the crofting areas of Scotland for centuries and cover still over 500,000 hectares of the highlands and islands. It is believed that around 1000 individuals have...

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