Herring industry
The Herring Industry
Herring fish lived in vast quantities in the waters around Scotland and was a relatively easy catch. It is known from 1550 that James V of Scotland encouraged fishermen from Fife to fish for herring around the Hebrides. These …Continue reading “The Herring Industry”
The quarter cran – a little bit of history
Quarter crans were baskets used in weighing and carrying herring. Their size was regulated and standardized by government decree as a legal measure. From all points of view, it was very important that they were of a consistent size, or …Continue reading “The quarter cran – a little bit of history”
Quarter cran , a basket using willow and hazel
A quarter cran was used in the herring industry. Originally they were made in willow and hazel but later came to be made in rattan.
