Hay meadows at the Lewiston crofts, Glenurquhart
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Hay meadows at the Lewiston crofts, Glenurquhart
Image: © John S Ross Taken: 3 Jul 2013
The village of Lewiston, now part of Drumnadrochit, was created in 1767 by Sir James Grant (the Good Sir James), who named it after his son. The Good Sir James foresaw the economic difficulties that would be brought about by the collapse of the clan system after the battle of Culloden, 1746. Needing to improve the agricultural potential of his land, he did not follow the example of others and clear his tenants from their traditionally held holdings, but relocated them in Lewiston, where each had a cottage and croft. To increase employment prospects he built spinning mills at nearby 'Bal a Mhuillinn' or as it is known today, Milton.
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