Agricultural Revolution - By 1851, 15% of the population of the Peebles had made its way to Edinburgh due to this reason, Industrial Revolution - This was a reason why Scots moved as there was a growing demand for workers. , Failure of the Kelp Industry  - The introduction of new chemicals led to a lack of income in this industry , Overpopulation - This lead to a lack of resources in the Highlands , Highland Clearances - Resulted in many crofters moving from the Outer Hebrides to lowland cities such as Glasgow, Poor Living Houses - Black Houses- Isle of Lewis , Balmoralism - Caused some Highlanders to internally migrate due to increased tourism in the Highlands , Potato Famine - 1846 Potato Blight , Failure of the Fishing Industry - Many Scots had to abandon this industry due to WW1 , Improved Transport - Gave Scots the opportunity to travel and find new jobs , Appeal of the USA - Many Scots moved to earn better wages to afford a ticket to USA, Attractions of Big Cities - Offered an escape from long hours, few holidays and poor pay,

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