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When Did Highland Clearances Start?

Highland Clearances, the forced eviction of inhabitants of the Highlands and western islands of Scotland, beginning in the mid-to-late 18th century and continuing intermittently into the mid-19th century. The removals cleared the land of people primarily to allow for the introduction of sheep pastoralism. Who started the Highland Clearances? Patrick Sellar (1780-1851) Patrick Sellar is …

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