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Highlands (TV series)

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Highlands
GenreFactual
Presented byJohn Michie
Country of originScotland
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerSTV Studios
Production locationScottish Highlands
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time30 minutes
(including adverts)
Original release
NetworkSTV
Release13 April (2008-04-13) –
18 May 2008 (2008-05-18)

Highlands is a 6-part documentary series produced by STV Studios (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 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.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Window on Scotland – Highlands DVD". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2008.
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