EPISODE · Sep 12, 2026 · 11 MIN

The Highland Clearances: Evictions, Resistance, and Legacy

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode unpacks how landlords’ drive for sheep pastures from the mid‑18th to early‑19th centuries forced tens of thousands out of clan lands, sparking local rebellions such as the Battle of the Braes and the Crofters War. It examines the economic motives, parliamentary responses and enduring debate over compensation, while exploring how these evictions shaped modern Highland identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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