On 25-4-2015 15:29, Doctor John wrote:
>  From what I remember, in general crofters' cottages would normally be
> left unpainted. If you think about it, to paint a cottage would require
> that you first plaster the outer walls - a waste of resources and
> energy. Only the rich would be able to afford it.
>

Makes sense. I think that the present day trend is of a recent date and 
has more to do with tourism, wealthy owners, and such, than with 
historically accurate interpretations.

-- 
Thomas

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