Macpherson's Clearances

Macpherson's Clearances refer to a series of land redistributions in 19th-century Scotland, particularly during the Highland Clearances. These events involved landlords evicting tenants to make way for more profitable sheep farming. The process led to significant social upheaval, displacement of communities, and widespread emigration. While aimed at modernizing agriculture and increasing profits, the clearances caused deep cultural and economic impacts on Highland society, and remain a historical symbol of change and hardship for many residents.