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The Highland Clearances Trail
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Journey through Scotland's darkest chapter and the landscapes that remember it.
Essential for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish heritage.
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About the Ebook
The Highland Clearances Trail answers the where, why, what and whens of the Highland Clearances. Taking you around the significant sites of the Highland Clearances this vivid guide gives a scholarly introduction to a tragic moment in Scotland's history. Perthshire, Ross-Shire, Arran, Sutherland and Caithness are among the many areas covered. With full background information supplied, along with maps and illustrations, The Highland Clearances Trail provides an alternative route around the Highlands that will leave the reader with a deeper understanding of this sublime landscape.
Reviews
Gibson won’t lack supporters. Financial Times Magazine
It is important to get the whole movement into perspective and examine the truth of the matter and I hope that this well-written book will address the balance. Highland News
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Trace the paths and stories of the Highland Clearances.
- Understanding Scotland's most defining tragedy.
- Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
- A pilgrimage through Scottish history and memory.
About the Author
ROB GIBSON was born in Glasgow and brought up in Dennistoun, and now lives in Evanton, Easter Ross. His early interest in Scottish history encompassed both Highland hillwalking and land reform. In 1972 he graduated from Dundee University with a degree in Modern History and, until 1995, pursued a teaching career in Easter Ross. Through his love of traditional music he has convened the Dingwall-based Highland Traditional Music Festival for twenty years and he has sung in several groups. With the band Ceilidh Ménage, he has performed at festivals in Scotland and Brittany. He wrote the show Plaids and Bandanas for performance at the Highland Festival of 1998.
Rob’s interest in land issues has led to an active political life including working for eight years from 1988 as an SNP District Councillor in Ross and Cromarty. In 2003 he was elected as an SNP MSP, first as a regional member for Highlands and Islands, then in 2011 as constituency member for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. He convened the Rural Affairs Climate Change and Environment Committee from 2011 to 2016 when he retired from Parliament. He has contributed to various journals over the years and has published several books including The Promised Land: Crofter Power in Easter Ross, Toppling the Duke: Outrage on Ben Bhraggie?, Highland Cowboys, Highland Clearances Trail and Reclaiming Our Land.
Publication Details
Publisher: Luath Press
Publication Date: 15 May 2020
Print Length: 215 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781913025854
Format: Ebook
Language: English
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