The Highland Clearances. 'Fuadach nan Gàidheal': January 2011

Failte gu Fuadach nan Gaidhealt na h-Alba

Failte gu Fuadach nan Gaidhealt na h-Alba.

The Highland Clearances were a devestating part of the history of Scotland. For many it changed not only their way of life but also shaped the rural future of Scotland. Many villagers suffered at the hands of their landlords and tackmen and fought a desperate struggle to find a new life. Others managed to propser in a new life that never saw them return to Scotland again. Here is a resource that supports the documentation and historical value of this important area of Scottish history. You can follow in the footsteps of these villagers and find detailed descriptions and locations of the remains of some of the villages and townships through site descriptions, photographs and suggestions for further reading and links to follow.

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Monday 31 January 2011

Sellar Stone. (© Author)

Sellar Stone. (NM 757 533 GB Grid) Located Outside Morven at the Ardtornish Estate which was aquired by Patrick Sellar (1780-1851). The original house is no longer there. The stone provided Sellar with a viewing platform over his estate.

Worthy of a visit, just to see the estate which is a lovely horticultural development and to see the stone.

I pass this building most days on the way to work and finally got around to capturing it for the files. Black and White adds to the feeling of the building

Sunday 30 January 2011

Web site

I do have a website that I do try and update. I have an interest in photography that combines nicely with the subject and I use this to showcase some of the photo's that I have taken. I will try and keep both upto date with info, photo's and reference points.

http://www.wix.com/waynejroberts/highland-clearance-photography

Books

OK, two books that you must read on the subject area include 'Highland Clearances' by Eric Richards. This should be considered to be a priority read on the subject and provides great background reading. eric Richards is considered an authority on the subject area.

Secondly, you should then read 'On the Crofters' Trail by David Craig. A superb account of those displaced by relatives and descendants.

Purpose

This Blog does not atempt to add comment, weight or bias to the, sometimes contraversial, discussion, debate and conclusions drawn around the subject. I want to help with the recording and development of material available and support the development of historical and accurate resources

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