Blaeberry

Blaeberries are very small, deep purple-black berries growing wild on low bushes on large areas of Scottish hills. At one time they were picked annually by travelling people who sold them to the rural population. When fresh they were usually eaten with cream, then made into jam. The system of picking was with a large, wide-toothed comb and enthusiasts still head off for the blaeberry hills in August and September to make their picking.