The Summer Walkers: Travelling People and Pearl Fishers in the Highlands of Scotland

By Tim Neat

The Summer Walkers is the name the crofters of Scotland's North-west Highlands gave the Travelling People - the inerrant tinsmiths, horse-dealers, hawkers and pearl-fishers who made their living 'on the road'. These people are not gypsies - they are indigenous Gaelic speaking Highlanders who are heirs to a vital and ancient culture. This book documents their way of life and explores their customs, superstitions, unique language, stories, poetry and songs rough photographs and remembrances. The result is a poignant and deeply moving record of a way of life now on the verges of living memory.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780273967
• ISBN13: 9781780273969
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Birlinn
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.4" x 10.1"