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Marines on the march on Skye
Royal Marines march across the isle of Skye having arrived by gunboat in order to prevent any violent acts which had been threatened by local crofters with land grievances. Date: 1884
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Crofters Grievances Isle Marines Protest Skye
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This evocative photograph captures the moment in 1884 when a company of Royal Marines, dressed in full uniform and armed with rifles, march across the rugged terrain of the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The Marines had been dispatched by the British government to quell potential violent protests by local crofters, who held deep-seated grievances over land disputes. The Isle of Skye, located off the northwest coast of Scotland, had a long history of land disputes and social unrest. The crofters, who were primarily small-scale farmers, felt that they had been unfairly treated by the landlords and the British authorities. Tensions had reached a boiling point, and threats of violent protests had been made. The arrival of the Royal Marines, brought by gunboat to the shores of Skye, was meant to be a show of force and a deterrent to any potential violence. The Marines, with their disciplined formation and determined stride, march across the landscape, their rifles at the ready. The scene is one of tense anticipation, with the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands serving as a stark backdrop to the political and social unrest. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex social and political issues that once plagued the Scottish Highlands, and the role that the British military played in maintaining order during times of unrest. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the local people, who continued to fight for their rights and fair treatment in the face of adversity.
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