The Old Herring Riggers
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The Old Herring Riggers
Image: © Valerie Johnston Taken: 1 Jul 2023
The Ace Winches Scottish Traditional Boat Festival attracts these old style Riggers to the Town. These once were the type of boats that caught the herring. Once the haul was complete they would return to port to ensure the best prices for the earliest catches. Many of these boats are preserved for posterity and some are Museum pieces.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.676633
Longitude
-2.696305