DescriptionCaledonian societies were formed by groups of Scottish emigrants across New Zealand to promote and celebrate Scottish culture and heritage. The first Caledonian Society was formed in New Zealand in 1862. In South Canterbury there was a South Canterbury Caledonian Society, a Mackenzie Caledonian Society (in Fairlie in the Mackenzie District) as well as societies in Waimate, Temuka, Timaru and St Andrews.Geo AddressNew ZealandSubjectAssociations and Clubs
