https://mastodon.scot/@gentlegardener/109700732278840673 would be remiss if I did not mention some #scots #lairds (aka land-poor clan chiefs) and #enlightenment types including #johnLocke had dealings with slavery. later, the manufacturing and merchant class also wanted that #reparations money to recoup losses in the Caribbean and americas.

Landowners liked sheep and seasonal short stay grouse hunting and deer stalking parties over full time crofters.

The #scots origins of #agribusiness. And #agritourism.

https://mastodon.scot/@gentlegardener/109700732278840673 would be remiss if I did not mention #scots #lairds (aka land-poor clan chiefs) and #enlightenment types including #johnlocke and later, the manufacturing and merchant class, all wanted that #reparations money to recoup losses in the Caribbean and americas.

Landowners liked sheep and seasonal short stay grouse hunting and deer stalking parties over full time crofters.

The #scots origins of #agribusiness.