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From Kilts to Sarongs - Scottish Pioneers of Singapore (Hardcover)
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From Kilts to Sarongs - Scottish Pioneers of Singapore (Hardcover)
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Farquhar, Crawford, Cavenagh, Thomson, Anderson, Napier, Fullerton,
Henderson, MacRitchie, MacPherson, Outram, Purvis, Spottiswoode.
These are some of the Scots who have played a part in making
Singapore.Guthrie, Fraser & Neave, Rodyk & Davidson, Sime
Darby, Swan & Maclaren, HSBC, Standard Chartered Bank, Straits
Trading Company. These are just a few of the numerous companies
with Scottish founders who continue to play an active role in the
economy of Singapore.The old Parliament House, Raffles Institution,
Raffles Hotel, Stamford House, Goodwood Park Hotel, Cairnhill,
Horsburgh Lighthouse, MacDonald House. All these places and more
have Scottish connections in one way or another.Written in a
popular style, this book tells the story of the Scots -
administrators, engineers, traders and various professionals- who
helped to develop early Singapore and lay some of the foundations
for its undoubted growth and success.The first book on the subject,
it appeals to not only those who are interested in the history of
the Scottish, but also all who are interested in the history and
heritage of Singapore.
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