Fishing and Whaling

From prehistoric times, fishing has played a vital part in the life and culture of Scotland. For a long period from the 18th century on, whaling was also an important factor in the Scottish economy. This book investigates fishing and whaling in Scotland, beginning with the archaeological evidence and progressing to current developments and the future of fishing. The author describes methods of fishing and associated skills and technologies, and discusses the lives of fishing communities, covering boat building, fishing gear manufacture, fish curing and the many other activities related to fishing.