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I've no idea if they are still in print, but I fondly recollect a series of books from Lilian Beckwith, I think sometime during the 70's, that told the tale of her experiences crofting - genuinely heartwarming, and highly recommended! 8)
here's a link (usual disclaimers) http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/b/lillian-beckwith/

I've read quite a lot of hers, they're great, and yes, people really do speak like that, contrary to what my granny insisted