Scourie Local Customs

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When we first parked the car in Scourie in the old crofting part of the village we spotted this sign. A true Highland custom of sharing in the local community. It was just a small sign speaking about borrowing a ladder for free use during the day and returning it at night. The Community Council here in Scourie encourages a lending exchange amongst its residents. There are no DIY stores in this area so tools, garden equipment and decorating materials are shared on a basis of trust that the equipment will be returned in good order. Visitors to this area will undoubtedly notice the dual language of English and Scottish Gaelic used in road signs and street names, as well as hearing the lilt in the spoken word. In hotels and shops it is always appreciated when you say Tapadh Leat - simply Thank You in Gaelic and I'm sure it is used lot in the lending scheme. Moffat Square's name grew considerably like most words in Gaelic to Cearnag A' Mhach Fhada.