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201930 minGdocumentary

Vaarheim

201930 minGdocumentary

The population of Out Skerries has dwindled from 70 to about 20 inhabitants after the local fish farm went bankrupt and the secondary school closed.

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The population of Out Skerries has dwindled from 70 to about 20 inhabitants after the local fish farm went bankrupt and the secondary school closed.

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Victor Ridleydirector

Victor Ridleywriter

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Julie Powis Arthur remains on Out Skerries, a small archipelago in Scotland, as its population dwindles from 70 to about 20. The local fish farm, once the main source of employment, has gone bankrupt, and the government has closed the secondary school. With her husband and eldest son having moved to the Mainland for work, Arthur navigates life on the island, facing the challenges of isolation and a shrinking community. The documentary captures the stark realities of life in this remote location.

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