A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland

In 1773, Samuel Johnson embarked on a transformative journey alongside his friend James Boswell through Scotland’s Highlands and Western Isles. Their travelogue vividly captures the region's landscapes, customs, and shifting traditions as Johnson reflects on the ancient clan culture and the decline of the Gaelic language. Combining elements of travel diary and cultural critique, A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland offers a historical perspective and a meditation on identity and societal change in 18th-century Scotland.