Chris Dyer, Garths Croft – Crofting History & Culture

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Chris Dyer of Garths Croft, Bressay about how an Archaeologist from the South of England found himself owning a croft on Shetland.  He discusses some of the fascinating archaeology of the Shetland Islands, how he started out volunteering on farms, and what his life is like as a crofter.  Chris tells us about starting his croft, the livestock he owns, and how he has now opened up his croft to visitors, giving them a truly unique insight into crofting life and the history and archaeology of the local area.

Related FAS Resources;

Thrill of The Hill – Sea Eagle Management & Mitigation | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Crofting Matters – Crofting Regulation | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Other Resources;

Chris Dyer (@garthscroftbressay) • Instagram photos and videos

Garths Croft – run by Chris Dyer on Bressay in Shetland (garthscroftbressay.com)