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Canada's Scottish heritage

Description

Canada’s second Prime Minister, Alexander Mackenzie, arrived as a Scottish stonemason. While he and many other Scots prospered, others found life difficult in Canada and returned home. Even for those who stayed, links to their Scottish homeland remained strong and have continued until today.

Classroom Ideas

The clip could lead into discussion of the Scottish culture that exists in Canada. Compare this with the USA, Australia and New Zealand. Look for specific places, names and events that link back to Scotland. Compare different versions of Scotland as viewed in each nation. How do these relate to modern Scotland?