The picture is of an old house in Achiltibuie in Coigach, a remote area and, until fairly recently, difficult to get to. The old house at Achiltibuie is one of many seen in the Highlands. The descendants of the family that once lived here could easily be living in the West Indies, America, Canada and Australia today.
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Questions
- What was used to roof the old house with?
- Why is the house empty and in ruins today?
- Where did most Highlanders emigrate to?