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Dr Adrian Osler considers the cost for John T. Laurenson to build a boat in 1938
Dr Adrian Osler examines the cost of building a traditional Shetland four-oared boat (fourareen) in 1938.
Jan 14, 20233 min read
John T. Laurenson, fisherman and boatbuilder, 1876-1950
Back in July I met the grandson of the Burra boatbuilder John Thomas Laurenson, who also happens to be called John. Over a cup of tea...
Nov 8, 20225 min read
Let’s Talk About Erosion
Esther Renwick November 2020 Sea levels around the world are rising more rapidly than ever before. Rising sea levels and increasingly...
Nov 7, 20205 min read
Gronataing fishing station and farm.
On an eerily foggy September morning I explored the deserted ruins at Gronataing in Waas.
Sep 23, 20203 min read
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