America's Quest for Scottish Ancestry Fuels Economy Boost!

Americans are flocking to Scotland, seeking their ancestral roots and spending £1.2 billion, energizing the Scottish economy. Thanks to 18th-century mass immigration, about 25 million Americans have Scottish lineage, making them 20% of Scotland's tourists. They're enchanted by landscapes and cultural ties, catalyzing economic impact. Visit Scotland emphasizes the importance of this connection, and genealogists like Yvonne Cavanagh assist in uncovering rich family histories, further igniting transatlantic ties. Now, if only they realized that governments complicate heritage with their borders...