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The first settlement of Scots in Nova Scotia was in the area of Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia.
This group of Scottish settlers were forced out by the French who arrived in the area. The Acadians build homes where the Scots had lived and remained there for many years until the English forced all who would not sign loyalty to the King of England to leave these lands. (Known as the expulsion of the Acadians.)
A momument recognizing the Scots being the first to arrive was unvield by the Gov. of Nova Scotia, the Federation of Scottish Clans
and the Acadian Society in 2007. Located on the point of land looking out to the Bay of Fundy at Fort Anne at a point where the Scots would
have sailed on ships away from their lands.
Scottish Cairn at Knoydart in Pictou County in memory of
three soldiers from the Battle of Culloden who are buried
in this old grave yard.
The stones that make up the cross on the cairn were donated
by the Culloden Foundation in Scotland.
Town Clock in Halifax, built by the Duke of Kent (Queen Victoria's father) so the people of the town would know the time of day so they would
return to work on time.
Fortress at Citadel Hill, Halifax. Built in the 1700's to protect
the city and as a stronghold for the British.
Antigonish (Anti-go-nish) Highland Games are the oldest games
and this year (2008) celebrate the 145th Highland Games Competition.
