Scottish Highland Life

Scottish Highland Life explores the unique social structures and resilient spirit of the Scottish Highlanders. The book delves into the Highland clan system, revealing how it functioned not just as a military structure, but as the foundation for social interactions, economic activities, and legal proceedings. Readers will discover how systems of land tenure and usage in the Highlands differed from those in the Lowlands, impacting social status. The book argues that the Highland's challenging environment and historical circumstances shaped its unique social framework, fostering a strong communal identity. Beginning with geographical and historical context, the book explores the clan system, land tenure, and customary law. It also examines agricultural techniques, traditions, and oral culture. Drawing on historical documents, folklore, and anthropological studies, Scottish Highland Life provides a comprehensive account of Highland society. This book connects to anthropology, sociology, economic history, and legal history, offering a balanced and accessible look at a pivotal era in Highland history, primarily from the 16th to the 18th centuries.