Thatched Roof

Thatched cottage in Burra

[Pat Knowles]

Wow just look at the stones weighing the roof down! Doesn't bear much resemblance to Dorothy's thatch down our lane! Fascinating!

[Dianne]

@happypat I was going to say how different to English ones but I see Pat has beaten me to it. (Seen from images only mid you). So interesting with the wires and rocks needed for obvious reasons! Thanks for showing us. Fav

[Lynne Hart]

Like the way they have used stones to anchor the roof on, not seen that before. Good shot.

[Joanna kate]

Interesting way its done

[Margo]

Are the stones for a place that gets lots of storms?

[Tunia McClure]

So interesting to see this close up.

[Richard Lewis]

@777margo very exposed in a high windy area on the west coast of Shetland

[Margo]

@lifeat60degrees Oh!! Thankyou for telling me

[Jacquie]

This looks even more serious than the traditional roofs on Lewis

[Josie Gilbert]

It's interesting to see how building techniques adapt to local conditions. Great photo!