The Highland Village in Cape Breton reflects the language, culture and history of the Scottish Highlanders who landed in Nova scotia in the 18th Century. The village has buildings representing Gaelic Scotland between the 1770s and 1830s (a black house), then a log house, school, barn, general store and a forge representing buildings in Nova Scotia.
Highland Village
Statue of Alexander (And Mabel) Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922). Born in Scotland, citizen of the USA and long time resident of Canada. Teacher, scientist and inventor. Bell devoted his life, with unusual success, to the benefit of mankind. Known chiefly as the inventor of the telephonem he also produced important inventions and discoveries in medicine, aeronautics, marine engineering, genetics and electical science. He greatly advanced the methods and practices of teaching the deaf to communicate.
In the evening we went to Rollies Wharf and enjoyed excellent food and a "kitchen party" with local performers. We did not let the side down, and tried to teach some Scottish Country dances. Another brilliant day.
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