What social and economic changes took place in the scottish highlands post 1750 and why did they take place?

Answer 1

No it was not although that was the spark that allowed the British to move in and institute the crofting system and removing people from the land. There were also constant wars between England and Scotland that exacerbated the situation. In addition, the industrial revolution was just beginning to roar and therefore the need for cotton was huge and the isolated farms in the Highlands weren't conducive to this.