Highlands (TV series)
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Highlands was a 6-part documentary series produced by STV Productions (then known as "SMG Productions") and broadcast on STV in Northern and Central Scotland and The History Channel
(UK), presented by Taggart
actor John Michie
.
Highlands focused on the Highland Clearances
of the late 18th & early 19th centuries and the political & religious events that led to the forced displacements and widespread evictions which diluted the culture of area and led to mass emigration to the Lowlands
, the coast and abroad.
Locations featured in the series included Culloden, Glenfinnan, Urquhart Castle, Strathcarron and Durness. The Earl of Cromartie
and author/historian Jim Hunter were amongst the featured local highlanders and historians featured.
Since its original broadcast, the series has since been aired on History (UK) and released on DVD.
The History Channel
History, formerly known as The History Channel, is an American-based international satellite and cable TV channel that broadcasts a variety of reality shows and documentary programs including those of fictional and non-fictional historical content, together with speculation about the future.-...
(UK), presented by Taggart
Taggart
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actor John Michie
John Michie
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.
Highlands focused on the Highland Clearances
Highland Clearances
The Highland Clearances were forced displacements of the population of the Scottish Highlands during the 18th and 19th centuries. They led to mass emigration to the sea coast, the Scottish Lowlands, and the North American colonies...
of the late 18th & early 19th centuries and the political & religious events that led to the forced displacements and widespread evictions which diluted the culture of area and led to mass emigration to the Lowlands
Scottish Lowlands
The Scottish Lowlands is a name given to the Southern half of Scotland.The area is called a' Ghalldachd in Scottish Gaelic, and the Lawlands ....
, the coast and abroad.
Locations featured in the series included Culloden, Glenfinnan, Urquhart Castle, Strathcarron and Durness. The Earl of Cromartie
Earl of Cromartie
Earl of Cromartie is a title that has been created twice, both times for members of the Mackenzie family. This branch of the family descends from Sir Roderick Mackenzie, whose elder brother Kenneth Mackenzie was created Lord Mackenzie of Kintail in 1609 and was the father of Colin Mackenzie, 1st...
and author/historian Jim Hunter were amongst the featured local highlanders and historians featured.
Since its original broadcast, the series has since been aired on History (UK) and released on DVD.