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Travelling People

2. Going with the Flow

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Travellers progress through the Flow Country by horse-drawn wagon and cart. The Flow Country is the name given to the peat and wetlands of Caithness and Sutherland. The local term for the peat bogs and pool systems is "Flows"

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Questions

  1. Why do you think the Travelling People were always found at Horse Fairs such as 'Peter Fair' near Buckie or 'Aikey Fair' near Fraserburgh?
3. Setting up camp