IMPACT ON CANADA
Places (canda)
Many place names in Canada were dervied from scotland. For example Novia - scotia or Aberdeen.
Transport (canda)
Scots had a major impact on the devlopment of the transport system and manged to build a railway across the whole country which signifcantly imporved transport links.
Curling
The scottish sport curling became very popular in canada and quckily became the national sport of canada.
Farming (Canada)
It was the skills that scottish farmers brought over that helped distrcits like Ontario. One idea that scots brought over was the introduction of the crop rotation.
Politics (Canada)
Scots made a notable impact on Canadian politics. John A MacDonald, was born in Glasgow. He emigrated to Ontario as a boy and later became Canada’s first prime minister.
Religion (Canada)
Presbyterian and Catholic Scots played a leading role in developing the Canadian education system.
IMPACTS ON AUSTRALIA
Farming (Austrailia)
John McArthur, a scot, introduced Merino sheep. Which led to these expenisve wools becoming more and more popluar in Austrailia.
Banking (Austrailia)
The scots were responsible for devloping the scottish banking system in Austrailia leading to most banks now having scottish names. ↓
Transport (Australila)
Scots dominated shipping and first developed a successful meat refrigeration business in addition to transporting passengers from Britain to Australia.
Culture (Austrilia)
Scots have been heavily involved in developing A’ustralian poetry and song - the ‘waltzing matilda.’ was written by a scot (Australia’s unofficial national anthem)
Places (Australila)
Many Scottish names were re-used - famously Perth.
Politics (Australila)
John Buncle is an example of the many successful Scots who entered local politics. He was mayor of Hotham, Melbourne twice.
IMPACTS ON NEW ZEALAND
Education (New Zealand)
New Zealand’s first university was opened in Otago in 1869 and offered a broad curriculum based on the ScotZtish model.
Transport (New Zealand)
The northern steam ship company was founded by A
R lexander McGregor who was of Scottish descent. The company flag included the St Andrew’s cross.
Farming (New Zealand)
Many Scots were skilled farmers and influenced the development of sheep and arable farming. Donald Reid from Perthshire is an example who by the time of his death in 1919 had built up an estate of 6300 acres.
Religion (New Zealand)
Most Scottish immigrants were presbyterian and contributed to the religious development of the Church of Scotland. The ‘kirk’ was a familiar place of worship for Scottish immigrants.
Entrepurners (New Zealand)
John Ross and Robert Glendining set up a Drapery business in Dunedin in 1860 , which developed into a clothing manufacturer which dominated the textile industry.
Traditions (New Zeland)
Events such as the highland games weAre held on this day to celebrate Scottish culture.
IMPACTS ON INDIA
Entrepreneurs (India)
Andrew Yule set up the Hoolungpooree Tea company and expanded into insurance, cloth and jute.
Religion (India)
Many Scots came over to India to serve in the religious missions with the aim of spreading christianity. This was rarely welcomed by the native people of India.
