It is a wonderful thing when the man who envisigned the Ordinance Survey map was not only Scottish, but also mapped with tremendous accuracy the lay of the Highlands in 1747 – 1752. Whilst this was obviously to help police the country in a post 1745 rebellion climate, it gives us an invaluable record to reference back to regarding the change of the land and its usage and habitation.

You can find the maps here and browse and print sections for free courtesy of the National Library of Scotland.