Why is it Called Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia, New Scotland... Have you ever wondered how it got that name? Scottish history tour guide goes from Edinburgh Castle across the Atlantic to tell the tale.

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Scotland History Tours is here for people who want to learn about Scottish history and get ideas for Scottish history tours. I try to make videos which tell you tales from Scotland's past and give you information about key dates in Scottish history and historical places to visit in Scotland. Not all videos are tales from Scotland's history, some of them are about men from Scotland's past or women from Scotland's past. Basically the people who made Scotland. From April 2020 onward I've tried to give ideas for historic days out in Scotland. Essentially these are days out in Scotland for adults who are interested in historical places to visit in Scotland.

As a Scottish history tour guide people ask: Help me plan a Scottish holiday, or help me plan a Scottish vacation if your from the US. So I've tried to give a bit of history, but some places of interest in Scotland as well.

[Mad-Cat_Dan]

I'm a simple Nova Scotian.
I see Nova Scotia, I click like.

[xxMelaniexx]

Being from Cape Breton Island you feel the Scottish roots. From the Gaelic college, to music, Celtics colours festival, the highland games and the Cape Breton tartan.

[cathygillies]

Cape Bretoner here -- an excellent and entertaining history lesson Bruce. Will be visiting Scotland next month and will make another trip to see "Nova Scotia' land at Edinburgh Castle. We have kept up many of the traditions this side of the Atlantic so even after a rough start, this part of Canada did live up to its name. Did you know that one-third of European settlers in Canada have Scottish roots? Moran taing!

[GMAC]

Nova Scotian here. My Ancestors came over on the Hector. Love the video, and love how you ended it 💙

[carlj]

Love the comment about the Scottish King moving to London for work. hehe

[readmylisp]

You really are a top class historian. nobody would ever nod off during your lessons.

[bradlilly]

Glad to see you made it across the pond to see the other Scotland.

[tiffanyannhowe]

Mr Bruce, I’m hours late and my comment will probably get buried. I still want to say thank you!!! You’ve included MY story in your story. Je suisse French Acadianne. A healthy dose of Scots and Indigenous American in there along the way. 🖤well done as always
Ive grown up with the story of Evangeline in my head my whole life. 🖤

[Linda-zt]

Great video. I have always loved the Canada-Scotland connection. I fondly remember the Scottish Games in Maxville.

[duneideann]

My favourite Nova Scotian Bruce Guthro❤️
Lead singer with Runrig and what a voice
RIP Bruce 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇨🇦

[.hz]

Thanks so much for touching on the Acadians! We are always left out!
Love the diverse history and blend of cultures in Cape Breton

[keeganpenney]

I appriciate the history lesson, I'm Nova Scotian, from the Annapolis Valley

[christine]

A very warm welcome to you😊! Cheers from Truro!

[ArmouredPhalanx]

Welcome to Nova Scotia. I used to live about 5 minutes down the road from Port-Royal and about 10 minutes from Annapolis Royal, so it's always fun to see someone give it a spotlight. Thank you for taking a look at our little corner of the world and sharing its history. I look forward to seeing the rest of the videos from the area.

[philhoughton]

I'm a proud canadian with scottish and British Norwegian heritage that lives near thunder bay ont. Wich has a very strong scottish influence eg. Fort william. Many streets named after scottish people and places ❤😊

[nathanthomson]

Pro tip: only Americans call it the French and Indian War. In Canada, it's still the Seven Years War

[TheTimelord]

Another great story Bruce. Scots all over Canada. Including my own family. My eldest sister is there. Along with cousins and family I have never even met. There spread out so much.

[denisevincent]

Ah Bruce, I've followed several other history vlogs attempting to grasp events in Nova Scotia (for both my French Canadian and Scottish ancestors), but this entry did the best (and most hilarious) job of tying it all together. Thank you!

[ostrowulf]

I enjoy your videos normally, but as a Canadian, this bit of history was right up my alley.

[fosman]

Im from Halifax and we love our Scottish roots. very cool video