On September 17, 1773, 200 Highland Scots settlers on board the "Hector" dressed in full Scottish regalia went ashore in what is now Pictou County, Nova Scotia. In 1765 the British Government had approved a large land grant in the area of Pictou County to a group of men from Philadelphia. It was on this land that the Highlanders settled.
Essay
The painting by Peter Swan was approved for the stamp design.
National Archives of Canada
Issued Stamp
The Scottish Settlers stamp was issued on July 20, 1973
National Archives of Canada
First Day Covers
Scherring
Canada Envelope Company (Rosecraft)
Grover
Kingswood (Fleetwood)
Canadian Bank Note
Canada Post Office "Official"
David Pritchard
