Harvest time on the Black Isle
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Harvest time on the Black Isle
Image: © Iain McDonald Taken: 18 Sep 2005
Arable agriculture plays a supporting role to sheep and cattle farming this far north, with hay bales retreating to lower altitudes with more fertile soils. This photo was taken just after harvest time, with the square bales still to be collected and brought in.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.510727
Longitude
-4.270117