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Victorian crofting records online for first time

Records of the lives of Highlands and Islands crofters and cottars who fought for their rights more than 140 years ago are online for the first time.

5th November 2025

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Three sculptured stones from Aberdeenshire OS Name Books. Crown copyright, NRS, OS1/1/70 page 25

The Ordnance Survey Name Books

The Victorians travelled the country to create the first detailed mapping of Scotland. The Ordnance Survey Name Books provide a unique glimpse into place names. Some include sketches of historical ruins and standing stones.

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