crofter

Example Sentences

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But farmers' union NFU Scotland said any proposals to reintroduce lynx were unacceptable to farmers and crofters.

From BBC

She is a crofter, hairdresser and holiday accommodation owner.

From BBC

However, he prefers to portray himself as a "simple crofter" - he farms sheep in Skye, and frequently posts pictures of them online.

From BBC

We are never told why the Glasgow lad of “Found Wanting” settles for the solicitor, who carries him off to Edinburgh, instead of writing back to the lonely crofter’s son.

From New York Times

In late spring, the crofter will revert to an ancient practice of cutting and burning peat for fuel, and will also have to put up the price of the eggs he sells.

From BBC