Fishwives Murlins/Top Creels/Bow Creels/Arm Creels

What we know about murlins/topcreels/bow creels/arm creels

On the East Coast of Scotland fishwives from the villages were responsible for selling the fish the men caught while out line fishing. When they went on their rounds selling these fish, or into large towns to set up stalls …Continue reading “What we know about murlins/topcreels/bow creels/arm creels”
Gallery of Murlins/Top Creels

A collection of images of Murlins. In the archival images you can see them in use balanced on top of the fishwives back creels and in the collection of baskets at Anstruther Museum you will notice one to the left …Continue reading “Gallery of Murlins/Top Creels”