Article about the Applefest events happening at the Scotch Settlement Apple Orchard on September 23, 2000.

The historical plaque in front of the Auld Kirk commemorating the Selkirk Settlers who moved to West Gwillimbury and helped build this church.

Article on the Scotch Settlement, as recalled by T. A. Pratt of Islington, former resident of Bradford.

The front of the Auld Kirk in the Scotch Settlement, built in 1869.

Article about road closures on the 6th Line that were expected to prevent Applefest. The road did reopen in time to have Applefest.

"The first major steps to preserve the heritage of the Scotch Settlement and area were taken last week when about 20 people officially founded a historical society. Known as the Scotch Settlement and District Historical Society, it will seek to preserve the historical record of not only the struggles of the Scottish settlers but those of Bradford and West Gwillimbury as well. Phillip Baker, a representative of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation was on hand to describe the procedure in setting up a historical society, the grant structure, and the initial problems that will have to be faced..."

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Obituary for Alex Sinclair

Article about the Applefest events happening at the Scotch Settlement Apple Orchard on September 23, 2000.