From the establishing the steel industry to federalising national parks, these Scots helped shape America.
Since the arrival of the first emigrant ship from across the Atlantic, Scottish roots have woven into every level of US society. From the 'father of the American navy' to men like Andrew Carnegie, a pioneer of industry, philanthropy and learning, Scotland has made its mark stateside in many ways. Here are some Scots that shaped America from its infancy and others who helped create moments in popular culture.
John Muir helped federalise Americas national parks on a camping trip with President Roosevelt and yet he was relatively unknown in his native Scotland until the 1970s.
John Paul Jones, dubbed the father of the US Navy, was born in Arbigland on 6 July 1747. At 13 he entered the service of the British Merchant Marine but went on to become a naval hero in the American Revolutionary War.
Alexander McGillivray was the son of a Scottish father and a Creek-French mother. In 1790 George Washington invited him to New York City, where he negotiated the first treaty made by the US.
David Dunbar Buick was born in Arbroath, Angus in September 17 185 and travelled to America with his family as an infant. He founded Buick Motor Company in early 1902 and immediately set to work developing a revolutionary engine.
Bobby Thomson was born in Glasgow and left for America to join his father. Thomson joined the New York baseball Giants and is best remembered for hitting baseballs most famous home run in a 1951 match against the Brooklyn Dodgers.
In 1735 with two Scots, Lieutenant Hugh Mackay and Captain George Dunbar, issued the rallying call after being hired by Georgias trustees to find men suitable to defend frontiers against Spain and France.
