Assistance given to Scots to help the emigrate to the empire

• The Highland and Island Emigration Society (HIES) sent poor crofter families to Australia for a better life
• Glasgow Emigration Society gave assistance to many Scots to allow them to settle in Canada
• British Government/Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners supported settlers to Australia
• Emigrants' Information Office gave advice and assistance on aspects of emigration to Scots who were thinking about emigrating
• The Empire Settlement Act 1922 gave loans and grants to help with passages and training for jobs
• Barnardos/Quarriers sent orphan boys and girls to Australia and Canada
• The YMCA helped young men to emigrate as farm workers/Big Brother scheme supported boys who emigrated
• Personal loans taken out by families paid for fares to support their emigration
• Cheap rail/steamer fares offered by transport companies such as Anchor-Donaldson Line helped people to emigrate