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The dispersion of Scottish People around the globe have resulted in the number of Scots internationally surpassing the population of Scotland in recent years. Notable emigrations from Scotland have happened in waves especially over the last several centuries. The first groups to leave the country were merchants travelling to continental Europe. After the Act of Union, Scotland shared commercial success along oceanic shipping routes first charted by the English. Later, settlement of the New World brought many Scots to the Americas where prosperity was often times easier to come by and the land was more readily available than in the old country. The emigration was accelerated during the Highland clearances and Lowland Clearances

Highland Clearances

Main article: Highland clearances

Lowland Clearances

Main article: Lowland Clearances

North America

Main articles: Scottish American, Scotch-Irish American, Scottish Canadian, and Scots-Quebecer

South America

Main articles: Scottish Argentine, Scottish Chilean, Scottish Brazilian, and Scottish Uruguayan

Caribbean

Main articles: Scottish Jamaican and White Barbadian

Europe

Main articles: Scottish People and Ulster Scots people

Oceania

Main articles: Scottish Australian and Scottish New Zealander

Middle East

Israel

Although Scotland was mired in its own wars for independence, many Scots fought in the Crusades. For example, Henri St Clair, 2nd Baron of Roslin of the famous Sinclair family fought in the First Crusade. Rosslyn Chapel, built in 1456 by members of Clan Sinclair, later became associated with the Knights Templar after their return from the Crusades.

Jordan

Queen Noor of Jordan, last wife and widow of King Hussein of Jordan, has ancestral roots in Scotland. Although, none of her children became heir to their father's throne.

Africa

Main article: White Africans of European origin