@Jock Scot is absolutely right, and I'm glad he has made the point that the seriousness of the crime is still true (and why I made my apologies beforehand for describing my involvement!). I was aware of this before I left for Scotland, which is why I noticed the poaching and why I made notes about it. As I wrote in a previous entry above, it was explained to me that the Lewis Islanders were quite a bit more likely to do this than other areas in Scotland. More of the land was held in common, I think giving rise to the attitude that the sea and the salmon there were also more to be held in common. The things that they did to avoid detection, both for themselves, and to warn others, were actions that I made a note of because it was so different than what I had known and expected to be the case about poaching. The net that I accidently found belonged to someone else. The fact that I found one just reinforced that.
I have not read ahead, but I know there are at least a few more comments about the taking of the salmon. When you read (whoever you are) these notes, please bear in mind Jock Scot's remarks.
And please, anyone is welcome to add to this string. Especially if it can highlight the differences, or lack of changes, between 40 years ago and now. I do hope it is being enjoyed.
"There is no merit in being wet and/or cold and sartorial elegance take second place to common sense." Jock Scot
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