Dumfries and Galloway
Cruck Cottage
7-8 September 2019
The cottage is of the 'cruck' construction, common in this area in the 18th century. The main supports consist of oak crucks or trunks, which support the roof. These are held together with counter tie beams, with birch rafters, laid with heather turf, and thatched with wheat straw. The original walls would be clay or turf, but are now built with rubble and lime mortar. The cottage is owned by Solway Heritage, and maintained and run by the Cruck Cottage Heritage
Live music and displays by local craft people. Tea, coffee cakes and biscuits will be available during the weekend