Topping at Gillean
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Topping at Gillean by Dave Fergusson as part of the Geograph project.
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Topping at Gillean
Image: © Dave Fergusson Taken: 2 Aug 2010
The machine attached to the tractor is a "Topper" which is used to cut the fast growing coarse species of grass and weeds in order to give the more nutritious grasses a chance to grow. A youngster takes the wheel as the crofter gives instruction. The Gillean Burn runs beyond the trees.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.105802
Longitude
-5.982005