A Croft House, Isle of Skye.

With no money to import materials the crofters of the island used whatever materials were available to build a home, stones that were nearby, driftwood for roof timbers often provided by the many shipwrecks and rushes for the roof covering, walls were around three feet thick and windows kept to a minimum with a peat fire for light and heat.
The distant island to right of the image is Fladda-Chuin, A submarine grounded on the island in 2002 and caused damage to the hull that cost an estimated £5 million pounds to repair.
Stay safe but have a HFF

A large view if you are able please

Mikus, Andy Rodker, Malik Raoulda, Nouchetdu38 and 60 other people have particularly liked this photo

117 comments - The latest ones

HappySnapper

Stronger, better and probably warmer than some of todays new builds. Terrific image for your HFF Roger. A good weekend for you both and stay safe.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Many thanks Maurice really appreciated, will try and catch up over the weekend.

2 years ago.

Sarah O' ^club

WOW soooo pretty Roger !! a beautiful view and so very well composed..!!! HFF and enjoy your weekend, Roger. Best wishes, Sarah

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Sarah O' ^club

Lovely comments Sarah, Many thanks.

2 years ago.

Christa1004 ^club

I am amazed that the stones on the roof do not fall down... HFF Roger.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thank you Christa, they are firmly wired in place

2 years ago.

Dinesh ^club

An Idyllic place HFF

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

Very kind, Thank you.

2 years ago.

Steve Paxton ^club

Who need the internet when you have such peaceful place.HFF have a good weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Steve Paxton ^club

Thank you Steve, downside is the almost constant South Westerly wind.

2 years ago.

Frode ^club

Beautiful image. HFF and a nice weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Frode ^club

Very kind, Thank you.

2 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Great to see this traditional croft house, Roger. A lovely image and place, HFF,and best wishes for the weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Very kind George, Thank you.

2 years ago.

neira-Dan ^club

HFF Roger

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to neira-Dan ^club

Thank you Dan

2 years ago.

Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Sehr schöner Weitblick!!
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende Roger!!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Many thanks Walter, appreciated.

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well composed seascape.
HFF and a happy weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap

2 years ago.

Ste

Hello Roger what a lovely shot indeed.. i seem to remember the submarine incident also ..

Wishing you an HFF and hope you have a good weekend.

Best wishes and stay safe.

Steve

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ste

Really appreciated Steve, Thank you, p.s it was a nuclear Sub.

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A lovely shot here Roger. Love the colours and composition. Those Islands do look a bit dangerous. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you for the generous comment Herb.

2 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg

Great POV and thanks for the interesting information.

HFF and a good WE, Roger!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg

Thank you Dida

2 years ago.

Schussentäler ^club

HFF und ein schönes und sonniges Wochenende wünsche ich Dir

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Thank you.

2 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Un petit bout de paradis sur terre Roger, c'est superbe HFF aussi !+++++++++++++

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Really kind Jocelyne, Thank you,

2 years ago.

J.Garcia ^club

Fantastic image!
Many thanks also for interesting information, Roger
HFF too!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to J.Garcia ^club

You are welcome |Jose, Many thanks.

2 years ago.

Cheryl Kelly (cher12… ^club

Very beautiful! Have a nice weekend, my friend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12… ^club

Thank you Cheryl

2 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

I like the perspective looking over the croft house Roger.
Beautiful colours and thanks for the interesting information.
HFF and wish you a good weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Really appreciated Rosa, Thank you.

2 years ago.

Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Herrlich, ich spüre den Wind! HFF Dir.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Karl Hartwig Schütz ^club

Thank you, It is almost always windy up here!

2 years ago.

FarbFormFreude ^club

yes, a large view is essential, luckily 24'' is big enough
HFF!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to FarbFormFreude ^club

Very kind, Thank you.

2 years ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Some view that!
HFF & have great weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Really appreciated, Thank you.

2 years ago.

vero ^club

HFF, c'est paradisiaque, une photo de rêve belle et douce journée bisous

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to vero ^club

Lovely comments Vero, Many thanks.

2 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

.....das wirkt mit den Strohdach richtig genial lieber Roger,ganz toll ist deine Aufnahme mit diesen Blick runter auf das Meer:))

.........wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Very generous comments Guni:)), Many thanks.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Beautifully composed Roger. The croft house looks wonderful against the blue of the sea with the low clouds softening the horizon. the presence of the fishing boat gives a good sense of scale and the height of the land above the sea.

HFF and enjoy your weekend

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Many thanks for the generous comments Doug, The wind was blowing so hard it was a job to stand up and hold the camera

2 years ago.

* ઇઉ * ^club

A picture as painted, and with great details, Roger!
Wonderful perspective, great composition and colors, and last but not least
the softly drawn horizon through the haze or fog in the distance.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to * ઇઉ * ^club

Than for the lovely comments they are as always very much appreciated.

2 years ago.

Andrea Ertl ^club

Ein wunderschöner Blick und tolle Farben.
HFF, Roger.
Ich wünsche dir ein schönes Wochenende.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you for the nice comments Andrea.

2 years ago.

Berny ^club

HFF and a sunny weekend, Roger!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Berny ^club

Many tfhanks Berny

2 years ago.

©UdoSm ^club

A great photo...
Interesting. Looks like a house from the time of the ancient Celts...
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelten
www.antike-tischkultur.de/keltenhaus.html

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

Thank you for the comments and the link Udo, These are from the 17th century but n.o doubt based on earlier blackhouses.

2 years ago.

Petar Bojić ^club

HFF and have a good weekend!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Petar Bojić ^club

Thank you Petar

2 years ago.

Erika+Manfred ^club

HFF, enjoy your weekend

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Erika+Manfred ^club

Really appreciated, Thank you.

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF and a very nice weekend ahead, Roger !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich.

2 years ago.

Armando Taborda ^club

Man is always enabled to build his own environment to survive! Great photo, Roger, and nice information!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Armando Taborda ^club

Really appreciated Armando, Thank you.

2 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

A gorgeous image Roger. The old croft is attractive but they were quite small inside, especially for a family. I imagine it must have been a hard life but what a place to live!

A wonderful view with the little trawler and the islands visible in the band of light on the horizon.
Beautifully captured

HFF and have a good weekend

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Thank you for the generous comments they really are appreciated.

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

A corker of a shot Roger.................the light and colours are simply amazing! I love your composition too - the boat is nicely positioned in the frame and I like the glimpse of the island on the misty horizon.

The thatch seems to be in great condition, with the thatch weights properly in place. Very nice work sir. Have a splendid weekend.

An example of the wind on Skye from 2014: www.ipernity.com/doc/keithburton/31452099

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you Keith , I do appreciate your terrific comments, you know photography on the island is about seizing the moment and this was one of those moments, they don't last long ;-))))

2 years ago.

Reyk ^club

HFF
Fabulous image

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Reyk ^club

Many thanks Reyk.

2 years ago.

TOZ ^club

Super Image Roger love Skye..
HFF have a great weekend
TOZ

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Many thanks TOZ, I have only been back a week.

2 years ago.

gezginruh ^club

WOW!! Superb picture Roger!
The traditional house looks so pretty! Such a great composition!!

HFF and have a nice weekend! Stay safe

Best wishes
Füsun

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Thank you for the lovely comments Fusun

2 years ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Gotcha'.. on the info' thanks Roger... a late HFF to you - and a ''Good weekend'' from > Dj.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Many thanks David.

2 years ago.

Marije Aguillo ^club

Preciosa composición. HFF and have a nice weekend.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very kind Marije, thank you.

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

Schitterende HFF Roger (grisly) lijkt op een reusachtig slapend nijlpaard Prachhtige foto en compo HFF en mooi weekeinde!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Terrific comments Fred, Thank you.

2 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Eine spannende Geschichte zu dem mit Binsen gedeckten Haus, Roger.
Auch im Norden Deutschlands verwenden sie heute noch Ried oder Schilf um Häuser zu bedecken. Und heute ist dies sehr, sehr teuer.
Freundliche Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende
Erich

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you Erich, many UK house are still have roofs covered this way and it is forbidden to change to any other materials.

2 years ago.

Anton Cruz Carro ^club

There is an ancestral area between the mountains of Asturias and León, domain of the brown bear where houses are built exactly the same. Someday I'll live in a house with the same views. Best wishes, Anton.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Anton Cruz Carro ^club

Thank you for the interesting comments Anton, beautiful views but rough winter weather to contend with.

2 years ago.

Léopold ^club

La simplicité volontaire et confortable par excellence avec un vue hallucinante.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Léopold ^club

Thank you Leopold, It met the needs and only required labour as materials were all close by.

2 years ago.

Pam J ^club

WEATHER PROOFING !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you Pam, you need shelter from the winter weather on the Western tip of Skye.

2 years ago.

Erika Akire ^club

...an interesting story...belated HFF Roger...

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Erika Akire ^club

Very kind Erika, Thank you.

2 years ago.

Annalia S.

A glimpse of what must have been a pretty tough life, Roger, albeit with a beautiful view as one stepped out of the house. Great color contrasts and wonderful seascape.
Belated HFF!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annalia S.

Thank you Annalia, On this coast it must have been harsh living with a short life expectancy as the winter winds can be brutal.

2 years ago.

Trudy Tuinstra ^club

beautiful.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Trudy Tuinstra ^club

Thank you Trudy.

2 years ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Fantastic shot.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Don Sutherland ^club

Very kind Don, many thanks.

2 years ago.

Christel Ehretsmann ^club

beautifully nostalgic !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christel Ehretsmann ^club

Thank you Christel

2 years ago.

@ngélique ❤️ ^club

magnifique *************passez un bon we Roger !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to @ngélique ❤️ ^club

Many thanks Angelique !

2 years ago.

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