Am Baile: highland history and cultureHighland Council logo


Man using a caschrom


Man using a caschrom find related items

Use the links in the listing below to find related items


PERIOD: 1830s
CONTRIBUTOR: Highland Libraries
COLLECTION NAME: Fraser Mackintosh (illustrations)
DATE OF ORIGINAL: 1831

Larger picture

Print this page

Email a friend

Make a Comment

Add to Scrapbook


The illustration shows a man using a caschrom. The word 'caschrom' means crooked foot. This small foot plough was common in the Hebrides.

This illustration is taken from 'The Scottish Gael or Celtic Manners' by James Logan



IDENTIFIER: QZP40_1438_P055

If you would like to view the original item please see the library's website for opening hours. Inverness Library


Find out more about Charles Fraser MacKintosh




Some other items in this collection...



Preparing for the hills

Preparing for the hills

Highland Regiment Bonnets & Sporrans

Highland Regiment Bonnets & Sporrans

Eider drake & duck

Eider drake & duck

Meall an t-Suidhe from Nevis Bridge

Meall an t-Suidhe from Nevis Bridge





Copyright © 2003 - 2010 Am Baile/The Gaelic Village