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summer sheilings, 18th c. scottish highlands
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What are they?
Where herders lived in the non-winter months generally
Interesting. They don't look very comfortable.
They weren't meant to be stayed in much besides sleeping / waiting out rain afaik. If it were warm enough, highlanders generally preferred staying outdoors (sometimes even sleeping outdoors). Sheiling dwellings could apparently be downright cozy though, given a fire, some blankets and stories.
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