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Chapter 1 - The Journey This October 2024 marks the anniversary of an amazing journey that brought a young family from Scotland to what is now North Glengarry.

A brief history of a five-generation farm in Kenyon Township proved an interesting subject for an essay by Catherine MacCrimmon, 11, a Grade 7 pupil of Cotton Beaver School.

Hearts of the people in generation after generation remained “Highland”.

A poem capturing Scotland's loss and Canada's gain.

Settlers of Kenyon were an assembly of pioneers; their self-reliance an inspiration to the generations that followed.

Gaelic the language of Angels in Heaven.

The descendants of Malcolm and Isabella MacCrimmon honourably served in the Canadian Forces in World War I and World War II.

The Christmas season, it is a perfect time to reflect on the rich history of the Scottish settlers who shaped not only North Glengarry’s landscapes but also the deep sense of community they brought with them.