Escorted Tours

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.



News and Events


The abandonment of Mingulay – Castlebay, Barra.


A 2-DAY EVENT organised by the Island Book Trust to mark the centenary of abandonment of Mingulay – Castlebay, Barra, plus Boat Trip to Mingulay. 

This event will take place on June 15 and 16, 2012 on Barra.

Furter details can be obtained here  


Recovering from the Clearances – Land Struggle, Re-settlement, and community Land Ownership in the Hebrides


A 4-DAY CONFERENCE ‘Recovering from the Clearances – Land Struggle, Re-settlement, and Community Land Ownership in the Hebrides’ (speakers include Jim Hunter, Donald Meek, Allan Campbell, Ian Robertson, James Kelman, Rob Gibson, Bob Chambers), Ballallan, Lewis

The event will take place September 5th - 8th on Balallan, Lewis

Further details can be obtained here
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