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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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