Old Photograph Deer Hunter Highland Perthshire Scotland

Old photograph of a deer hunter in Perthshire Highlands, Scotland. Medieval Deer hunting was a privilege of the nobility, symbolizing power and prestige. In the 16th ad 17th centuries it became more popular, with large scale hunts involving many people, though still often reserved for the elite. Landowners eventually established large estates dedicated to deer stalking, significantly increasing deer populations.This led to conflicts with agricultural tenants and crofters, as deer damaged crops and grazing land


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