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Lochaber no More, 1886
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Lochaber no More, 1886
Lochaber no More, 1886. Dispossessed Scottish crofters, victims of the Highland clearances, taking their last view of home as they depart on board a ship. From the mid 18th century onwards landowners in the Highlands and islands began replacing their tenants with sheep which were more profitable. With no alternative means of earning a living available to them in the Highlands, the evicted tenants were forced to emigrate, amny of them travelling to North America or Australasia
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Lochaber no More, 1886 - A Heartbreaking Farewell
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. This poignant print captures the devastating aftermath of the Highland clearances in Scotland during the late 19th century. In this powerful image, dispossessed Scottish crofters stand on the shores of their beloved homeland for one last time before embarking on a ship bound for an uncertain future. The Highland clearances were a dark chapter in Scottish history, as landowners ruthlessly replaced tenants with more profitable sheep. With their traditional way of life shattered and no means to earn a living, these evicted crofters had no choice but to leave behind everything they held dear. Their faces etched with sorrow and misery, men and women alike clutch their meager belongings tightly as they prepare to board the ship. The weight of loss hangs heavy in the air as families say goodbye to their ancestral lands and bid farewell to loved ones left behind. In this black-and-white engraving, we witness not only a physical departure but also an emotional exodus from Scotland's highlands. The pain is palpable as hopes are pinned on distant destinations such as North America or Australasia where new opportunities may await them. Through this haunting image, we are reminded of the resilience and strength exhibited by these brave souls who faced unimaginable hardships. Their story serves as a testament to human endurance in times of great adversity – forever etching Lochaber's name into history as a place that was tragically lost but never forgotten.
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