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For Peat’s Sake
The stories of interwoven lives during the peat-cutting season on the stunning Isle of Lewis.
From ancient rituals to its associations with whisky, peat continues to have an historical and cultural importance in the Scottish way of life, and nowhere more so than on the stunning Isle of Lewis, where the tradition of peat cutting is still an integral part of island life. For many islanders it is not just a source of fuel but a way of life. It is part of what makes them who they are. Filmed over half a year, to capture the full peat season unfolding, this film weaves the stories of lives, young and old, who cherish this tradition.
Last on
Sat 29 Jun 2024
19:30
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Director | Alison Pinkney |
Producer | Jackie MacLean |
Composer | Francis MacDonald |
Broadcasts
- Wed 22 Sep 2021 20:00
- Mon 3 Jan 2022 19:30
- Wed 22 Jun 2022 20:30
- Fri 16 Dec 2022 20:30
- Sun 21 May 2023 20:30
- Sat 23 Mar 2024 19:30
- Mon 10 Jun 2024 20:30
- Sat 29 Jun 2024 19:30
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