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What does the Canadian Pacific Railway and Scottish Glencoe Lochan Trail have in common?

Scotiana Posted on January 10, 2010 by MAJAJanuary 10, 2010

The answer is: Donald Alexander Smith! Born in 1820, in the small town of Forres in Scotland, he emigrated to Canada at the age of 18 and is known to most Canadians as Lord Strathcona. He made his fortune building railroads and consequently, played a leading role in railway development in Canada. In 1880 he was one of the organizers … Continue reading →

Posted in Scots Abroad | Tagged Canadian Pacific Railways, Craigellachie, Donald Alexander Smith, Forres, Glencoe Hospital, Glencoe Lochan, Glencoe Lochan trail, High Commissionner for Canada, Hudson Bay Company, Isabella Hardisty, Lord Strathcona, Love Token, Luckenbooth, Royal Canadians Regiment, Scotland, Strathcona Horses | 1 Reply
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