2. Scottish place names
• The Scottish settlers were
keen to preserve their
Scottish heritage and culture.
• Scottish place names were
given to the areas where the
Scots settled. Examples of
this would be Perth in
Australia or Nova Scotia (New
Scotland) in Canada.
• New Zealand place names such
as Oban, Invercargill,
Lumsden, Glenorchy, Gillespies
Point, Stewart Island and Lake
Benmore show Scots influence.
3. Remaining Scottish
• In every country where Scots
settled they set up Caledonian
Societies to celebrate their
Scottish heritage. They founded
pipe bands, wore highland dress,
held highland games and set up
Burns clubs.
• Scots communities founded golf
clubs such as St Andrews Golf
Club in New York in 1888.
• Important events in the Scottish
calendar are still commemorated
such as St Andrew's Day, Burns
Night and New Year.
• In New York they have 'Tartan
Day' parades.
