A Scotsman’s walk across Canada is a Quixotic, but inspiring quest

Michael Yellowlees is a hearty, bearded, 32-year-old Scot who is walking across Canada, raising money and awareness to bring back the Caledonian Forest that once covered Scotland.

An unapologetic advocate of Scottish independence, Michael Yellowlees' quest has been embraced by Scots across the country. In our multicultural country, it is often forgotten there are between five and eight million Canadians who can claim Scottish heritage in Canada, writes Andrew Caddell.Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

October 20, 2021

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—Ever since Terry Fox gallantly attempted to run across Canada four decades ago to beat cancer, there have been many others who have followed in his footsteps. Some have made the trip for a cause, others as a personal challenge. Rick Hansen famously, rolled his wheelchair around t...

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