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Highland clearances. The last view of home for dispossessed crofters. Landowners
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Highland clearances. The last view of home for dispossessed crofters. Landowners
Highland clearances. The last view of home for dispossessed crofters. Landowners replaced their tenants with sheep which were more profitable. Engraving, 1886
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1886 Agriculture Highland Home Replaced Scotland Sheep View Crofters Dispossessed Landowners Profitable Tenants
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This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching reality of the Highland clearances in Scotland during the late 19th century. In this engraving from 1886, we witness the last view of home for dispossessed crofters, forever etched in their memories. The landowners, driven by profit-seeking motives, made a devastating decision to replace these hardworking tenants with sheep - a more lucrative venture in agriculture. The image portrays a scene filled with sorrow and displacement. As families bid farewell to their ancestral lands, one can only imagine the mix of emotions that must have engulfed them - nostalgia for what was left behind and uncertainty about what lay ahead. Their homes were not just structures but repositories of cherished memories and deep-rooted connections to the land. This visual testament serves as a stark reminder of how economic interests often take precedence over human lives and livelihoods. It sheds light on an era when communities were torn apart by forces beyond their control, leaving them adrift in search of new beginnings. Through this historical lens captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), we are reminded of our collective responsibility to learn from past injustices and strive towards building societies that prioritize compassion and equity over profit-driven decisions at any cost.
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