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November 10, 2025 9 mins

If you have ancestors who came to North America before the 20th century, there's a strong possibility that part of your family story began in Scotland. From the rugged Highlands to the fertile Lowlands, from fishing villages on the coast to industrial Glasgow, Scotland has been sending its sons and daughters abroad for centuries.

Scottish emigrants left behind misty glens, clan lands, and centuries of tradition — but they carried with them an education system admired throughout Europe, a fierce sense of independence, and a reputation for honesty, perseverance, and wit. Their descendants helped shape North America's politics, religion, art, and even its landscapes.

Finding Scottish roots isn't just about identifying surnames. It's about tracing the movement of a people who valued both family and freedom — a balance that defined their identity wherever they went...

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