Book

Agrarian change in the Scottish highlands: the role of the Highlands and Island Development Board in the agricultural economy of the crofting counties

Martin Robinson in association with the Highlands and Islands Development Board (4) • Published In 1976 • Pages: 14, 152

By: Bryden, John, Houston, George.

Abstract
This monograph provides a discussion of changes in land use, agricultural output, demography, and social organization in the Scottish Highlands, and offers criticism of development schemes along with suggestions for future regional planning. It includes information on the Orkneys (EZ07) and the Shetlands (EZ09).
Subjects
Economic planning and development
Pastoral activities
Tillage
Floriculture
Land use
Production and supply
Labor supply and employment
culture
Highland Scots
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Europe
Sub Region
British Isles
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Economist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
M. A. Marcus
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
ca. 1800-1974, especially 1970-1974
Coverage Place
The 'crofting counties' of highland Scotland and the Islands, including the Orkneys and Shetlands
Notes
[by] John Bryden and George Houston
Bibliography: p. 143-145.|Includes index
LCSH
Highlands (Scotland)