Here, at the edge of the world.
Staxigoe Harbour, North Scotland
Staxigoe derives from Norse, "the inlet of the stack". The fishing industry was the livelihood of many families living along the Caithness coast. At Staxigoe Herring was preserved where the fish were packed in barrels of salt then shipped abroad, as well as being the staple diet of many local people. With up to 50 Herring boats anchoring at Staxigoe harbour there was a lot of work for others as well as fishermen, with the women mostly involved in cleaning and packing the Herring, and Coopers making the barrels.
Here, at the edge of the world.
Staxigoe Harbour, North Scotland
Staxigoe derives from Norse, "the inlet of the stack". The fishing industry was the livelihood of many families living along the Caithness coast. At Staxigoe Herring was preserved where the fish were packed in barrels of salt then shipped abroad, as well as being the staple diet of many local people. With up to 50 Herring boats anchoring at Staxigoe harbour there was a lot of work for others as well as fishermen, with the women mostly involved in cleaning and packing the Herring, and Coopers making the barrels.