Canada and the Scots

**Nile** · 1st July 13, 09:50 AM

Thank you Nathan for that interesting and informative history lesson.

Originally Posted by Nathan

Canada has on balance been a force for good in the world and an example of peaceful coexistance, calm democratic transfers of power, the rule of law, the value of institutions, peace order and good government and finally, of respect for tradition coupled with a willingness to embrace change.

I definitely agree with the above statement. My wife and I have had the opportunity to spend time in various Canadian towns over the years, mostly along the Great lakes (while sailing) and have nothing but good to say about the canadians we have encountered.

Happy Canada Day!

Nile

**xman** · 27th July 13, 10:35 AM

Please do Silk!

**Silk** · 27th July 13, 10:42 AM

The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada march in June, 1944 through Rome.... Keep watching through, there is a segment where the ladies are pulling on the kilts and asking questions about them which is rather funny too. lol

**OC Richard** · 28th July 13, 05:45 AM

That's cool!

Seems like at least two pipe bands there playing together, note the different uniforms.

**Silk** · 28th July 13, 07:24 AM

Hi, perhaps the 48th Highland Regiment of Canada? I'm not sure. I know the 48th was in Italy too. I have a battle clip of them in Sicily and at the end of it they are marching and playing pipes and drums. This is just a guess that perhaps they are there too though. ;) I could probably find out if I try hard. lol

I do love this clip though!

Silk

**Silk** · 28th July 13, 10:35 AM

Not sure if anyone has ever posted this link on Xmarks before but this is a Scottish government site that has a very nice section all about about the Scots and Canada... very interesting to read!

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/...nada/index.asp

Silk