Tom Devine
Professor Emeritus of Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh
2 episodes
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The Highland Clearances
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the causes and impact of the waves of migrations and evictions of people in the Highlands and Western Isles from the mid-18th century onwards.
8 March 2018
Also featuring: Marjory Harper, Murray Pittock
The Enlightenment in Scotland
Melvyn Bragg discusses the emergence and impact of the Scottish Enlightenment which was led by the philosopher David Hume and the father of modern economics, Adam Smith.
5 December 2002
Also featuring: Karen O'Brien, Alexander Broadie