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The Skye Crofters Land League Agitation (engraving)
1622920 The Skye Crofters Land League Agitation (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Skye Crofters Land League Agitation. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 29 November 1884.
A C Corbould); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23075478
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
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The Skye Crofters Land League Agitation - A Glimpse into Scotland's Struggle for Land Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this engraving, we are transported back to the historic events of the Skye Crofters Land League Agitation in 1884. The image depicts a pivotal moment as the chief constable and his officers approach a gathering of crofters on the Isle of Skye. The scene is filled with tension and anticipation, as military personnel stand alongside ordinary working-class individuals such as shoemakers and farmers. Their united front symbolizes their determination to fight for justice and fair treatment. Notably, we see figures like John Macpherson, a prominent member of the Highland Land League, who played a crucial role in organizing protests against unfair land practices. Alongside him stands John Mleod, representing the Crofters Party - both men embodying the spirit of Scottish resilience. The presence of marines from Glendale Martyr further emphasizes that this was not just an isolated local issue but one that resonated throughout Scotland. The engraving also highlights other key figures involved in this struggle, including sheriffs, procurator fiscals, and even royal mail officials caught up in these tumultuous times. This print serves as a powerful reminder of how ordinary people came together to challenge oppressive systems during an era when land rights were fiercely contested. It captures both the beauty of Skye's landscape and its inhabitants' unwavering resolve to secure their livelihoods amidst
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