Fisherfolk have
always been a unique breed of people. Living constantly in the shadow of a
tragedy, a wife or a mother as she bids farewell to her loved ones leaving for
a fishing trip has the secret fear that she may never see them again. The
fatality rate is very high in comparison with other industries.
Baiting times at Buchanhaven, Peterhead (Picture: North of Scotland Library Services.)Sailboats in Fraserburgh harbour (Picture: St. Andrews University)Landing the catch from a sailboat (Picture: St. Andrews University)Hauling nets aboard a steam drifter. (Picture: St. Andrews University)Gutting scene during the herring season. (Picture: Mrs.Jack, from the Jack collection via St. Andrews University)A Scottish fish-wife
with her baskets. (Picture: J. Slater Portsoy)
