EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 12 MIN
The Highland Clearances: A Personal Perspective
from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily
This episode follows the lived experience of a single Highland family during the clearances, exploring how the move from subsistence crofting to pastoral sheep farming altered land ownership, community ties, and cultural memory. It examines contemporary records, landlord motives, tenant responses, and the long‑term social and economic impacts on Scottish society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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