JOURNAL ARTICLE

MAPPING THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS: LOCHIEL, 1772.

  • Published In: History Scotland Magazine, 2024, v. 24, n. 3. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Desportes, Juliette 3 of 3

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the British government's efforts to "improve" the Scottish Highlands in the 18th century through mapping and land reorganization. It focuses on the annexed estate of Lochiel, which was confiscated from Jacobite supporters after the '45 rebellion. The government hired surveyors to map the estate and make recommendations for commercializing the land. The article explores the motivations behind these efforts and the impact they had on the highland landscape. It also discusses the extensive archive of maps and documents left behind by the board of commissioners responsible for the annexed estates. The article acknowledges the resistance and opposition from the local population, who opposed the enclosures and subdivisions of their land. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:History Scotland Magazine. 2024/06, Vol. 24, Issue 3, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1475-5270
  • Accession Number:177371697
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