Highlands (TV series)

Infobox Television
show_name = Highlands


caption =
genre = Factual
presenter = John Michie
starring =
country = SCO
language = English
producer =
location = Scottish Highlands
camera = Multi-camera
runtime = 30 minutes
(including adverts)
producer = SMG Productions
network = STV
first_aired = April 13, 2008
last_aired = May 18, 2008 (original transmission)
related =
website = http://www.stv.tv/highlands

"Highlands" was a 6-part documentary series produced by SMG Productions and broadcast on STV in Northern and Central Scotland & 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 The History Channel (UK) and released on DVD. [ [http://www.windowonscotland.com/dvditem.asp?page=Highlands Window on Scotland - Highlands DVD] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.stv.tv/highlands "Highlands"] at stv.tv