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Regional origins of Scottish immigrants (percentages)

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Scots came to New Zealand from all parts of Scotland. Though Highlanders had the greatest impact on Scottish cultural life and identity in New Zealand, the majority came from the Lowlands.

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How to cite this page

John Wilson, Scots – The late 1800s, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/map/210/regional-origins-of-scottish-immigrants-percentages (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by John Wilson, published 4 March 2009, updated 1 August 2024.

Comments

Emza
27 June 2011
Scottish are really cool!
jaymee
20 February 2011
scots are aaaaaaaaaaaawesome