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Marines on the march to the disputed districts, Isle of Skye
Marines on the march to the disputed districts, Isle of Skye. Date: 1884
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Conflict Crofter Crofters Dispute Isle Marines Skye
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Marines on the March to the Disputed Districts, Isle of Skye (1884) This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the Highland Clearances, a period of social upheaval in Scotland that saw thousands of crofters (small-scale farmers) forcibly evicted from their lands to make way for sheep farming and large-scale estates. In this image, Marines from the British Army are seen making their way towards the disputed districts of the Isle of Skye, a stronghold of crofter resistance. The Highland Clearances began in earnest in the late 18th century and continued well into the 19th century. The crofters, who had lived and worked on the land for generations, found themselves at the mercy of absentee landlords who sought to increase their profits by clearing the land of tenants and replacing them with sheep. The crofters, who had little recourse to legal or political remedies, often resisted through direct action, including refusing to leave their homes and obstructing the eviction process. In response, the British government sent in the military to quell the unrest. The Marines in this photograph are likely part of this force, which was tasked with enforcing the evictions and maintaining order. The image shows the Marines marching through the rugged terrain of the Isle of Skye, their uniforms and equipment contrasting sharply with the natural beauty of the landscape. The Highland Clearances were a dark chapter in Scottish history, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of the conflict between landlords and tenants. The image also underscores the complex and often fraught relationship between the military and civilians, as well as the enduring power of the land to shape the lives of those who live upon it.
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