Crofting is a particularly Scottish way of managing the land that is now breathing new life into the Highland glens and communities that were left deserted by the Clearances of the nineteenth century. In this new, greatly expanded edition of her bestselling Crofts and Crofting, Katharine Stewart updates the crofting story for the twenty-first century. Life on the croft is, and has always been, hard and seldom materially rewarding. And yet is has evolved a rich tradition, marked by communal spirit, personal warmth and toughness in the face of adversity. In this new era, information technology is now removing the isolation which has so often been the crofter’s greatest burden. This book is a concise guide to the history, working methods and future outlook for this unique way of life.