@castlesofscotland: The Gearrannan Blackhouse Village is a quaint cluster of traditional stone crofts on the Isle of Lewis; a reminder of Hebridean heritage that is almost lost. For centuries, Highlanders and their livestock lived in these one-room abodes. The houses, which featured packed earth floors, drystone walls, and thatched roofs, offered refuge from the wild North Atlantic weather. A fire in the central hearth kept the space warm, and a divider separated the human inhabitants from their farm animals. Between 1945 and 1965, the other crofts and blackhouses on the Isle of Lewis received running water and electricity. People lived in these houses until the 1970s, when the village’s remaining elderly residents moved into more modern homes. It seemed as though the village would then be lost to time, destined to crumble and decay until it was no more than a ruin. However, in 1989, Urras nan Gearrannan, the local trust, stepped in to restore and preserve these historic buildings. Today, the renovated blackhouses are available as holiday accommodation. Each building is named after the family that once lived there, and parts of the village serve as a museum that honors this bygone way of island life. #Scotland #outerhebrides #education #history #fyp #scottish #beautifuldestinations #Love #scottishtiktok #travel #explorepage #foryoupage #traditional #heritage #folklore
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Saturday 01 June 2024 20:44:17 GMT
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Omang Mutamar :
Scotland is my dream land
that I want to live there forever.
2024-06-08 00:16:12
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mommak.2 :
Do people live there or is it a heritage site/tourist place?
2024-06-02 00:50:29
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Michael :
beautiful 😁😍🙏✌✌✌✌l 😎 😈
2024-06-16 00:46:34
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lucycampbell76 :
my paternal grandfather came from the Hebrides Island. Thanks for showing these pictures of scotland. I live in Washington state, USA.
2024-06-05 01:48:30
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Scotland 🏴 :
Love Scotland...beautiful
2024-07-03 10:43:33
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craigcummings4632 :
Scotland is a lovely place the scenery is amazing 👌
2024-07-04 18:26:16
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Jason :
you've just given me the urge to travel again , at 54 I thought I'd seen it all but clearly so much more to see 🥰
2024-07-03 08:24:26
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Michael Alexander799 :
since I cannot be there in person, thank you so much for sharing ❤️
2024-08-13 13:42:17
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Nas Sapapuk :
bueatiful❤️❤️
2024-07-02 05:59:59
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Brian... :
what a place 👍🙂
2024-06-28 12:58:56
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Bota T 🇬🇧 :
Beautiful!!
2024-08-18 22:54:33
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Lindsay Foster :
Beautiful ❤️x x x LOVE my Country 👍
2024-06-29 19:02:27
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Kimberly :
A dream of mine
2024-06-02 21:21:19
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PJ Coyle210 :
Looks absolutely class ❤️
2024-06-29 11:20:03
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luci olc 50 :
nice
2024-07-04 18:02:22
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shwetaschofield :
I love Scotland wanna live there.
2024-07-07 23:29:08
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nullptr404 :
where is it?
2024-07-04 19:32:23
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Anneds1962 :
MAGICAL
2024-06-02 01:49:41
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Pete :
what a stunning place, I'd move in tomorrow given half a chance 😊 beautiful
2024-07-06 13:51:19
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Marty Carroll762 :
A Peaceful Place 2 B
2024-06-01 23:19:42
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diabel666 :
Scotland beautiful surroundings I like it very much🥰
2024-07-01 00:04:25
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tagaitarutin :
Most moving cinematography with music most apt!
2024-07-21 06:13:01
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Heggis :
Just been there😊fantastic😊
2024-06-03 08:25:11
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Janice Nelson576 :
A beautiful place!
2024-06-04 17:49:08
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alimountford#16 :
Beautiful ❤️🙏
2024-07-04 18:14:38
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