Troubles back in Scotland in the 18th and 19th centuries generated a steady flow of emigrants. Some sought political asylum following the failed Jacobite risings in 1688, 1715 and 1745. The Gàidhealtachd was traditionally Catholic, and many Gaels came to Canada after facing eviction for their religious beliefs. Those immigrants who arrived after 1759 were mainly Highland farmers who had been forced off their crofts (rented land) during the Highland and Lowland Clearances to make way for sheep grazing due to the British Agricultural Revolution. “Resource: Wikipedia Scottish Canadians” Scottish Canadians-WIKI
Canada History: Identifying the Highland Scots: Nineteenth Century Immigrants in Nova Scotia
History of the Scot in New Scotland (Nova Scotia)
The GenGuide – Emigration Records
Happy Haggis Emigration From Scotland
Clan MacNeils Early History in Nova Scotia
From the Outer Hebrides to Cape Breton
The Passenger List of the “Alexander”, and the Glenaladale Settlers
Thanks to Vince MacNeil, Administrator of Clan macNeil of Barra Facebook for the above information
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