Independent highland companies of the British military presence in the Scottish highlands in 1715 - 1745

The paper analyzes such structural element of the British military presence in the Scottish Highlands as Independent Highland Companies, their purpose, role and significance in peacemaking process in the Scottish Highlands in 1715 - 1745. The paper is prepared with financial support of the Samara regional grant of 2006 for students, postgraduate students and young scientists, project №55Г1.1.