Skye, Scotland: Historic Peat Farming
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English - February 05, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 52.6 MB Video - ★★★★ - 220 ratingsPlaces & Travel Society & Culture rick steves travel europe video Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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On the Isle of Skye, peat was a vital resource for hundreds of years. People would use it to heat their homes, as a fuel source for cooking, and to add a smoky flavor to whisky. More info about travel to Scotland: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/scotland