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The Highland Clearances: Scotland's Forgotten Exodus
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Highland Clearances, a devastating chapter in Scottish history that saw thousands of Highlanders forcibly evicted from their ancestral lands between the 18th and 19th centuries. They discuss the economic and social pressures that drove the clearances, including the shift from clan-based farming to sheep farming, the role of landlords like the Duke of Sutherland and Lord Selkirk, and the brutal tactics used to remove entire communities. The conversation covers key events such as the Strathnaver clearances of 1814, where homes were burned and families…
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