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However, the Trust's extensive
collection of crofting and agricultural equipment cannot be put on show
for the public because of a lack of space. With support from the CED
programme, the Trust will be able to build a shed to house the artefacts,
which include blacksmiths bellows, small carts, ploughs and harrows.
Commenting on the project,
Elisabeth Cameron, secretary of the Laidhay Preservation Trust said: "We
are delighted with the support from CASE towards the cost of building a
shed to display the larger crofting tools. We now await the outcome
of an application for assistance from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
"All going well, the building will
be in keeping with the style of the existing croft house and will allow us
to interpret the full story of a working croft in the past and the methods
of working the land that have
long since been discontinued."
Head of Strengthening Communities
at CASE, Eann Sinclair said: "The Laidhay Museum is a very popular
attraction and the addition of a shed to display larger items in the
Trust's collection will enhance the visitor experience. "The project
fits nicely with one of the CED programme's main priorities which is to
promote green or cultural tourism in the Caithness and Sutherland area and
to support activities which sustain the local culture and heritage."
CED is a partnership programme that
seeks to target funds for sustainable development activities undertaken by
communities most in need of support. The programme is financed by
the European-funded Highlands and Islands Special Transitional Programme
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