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Little Scotland (the largest Scottish community in England outside Scotland, brought by Stewarts & Lloyds steelworks), the Corby Games (a version of the Highland Games), the steel heritage, and a Northamptonshire new town with a fierce Scottish identity
A little history
Corby was a small village until Stewarts & Lloyds opened a steel tube works in 1934, bringing thousands of Scottish workers — primarily from Lanarkshire. The town grew rapidly into a new town. The Scottish community remains so strong that the town holds its own Highland Games and has a piper at every civic event.
The Corby Highland Games in July are genuinely excellent — caber tossing and pipe bands in Northamptonshire. The Corby Cube arts centre for events. The town's Scottish food culture — haggis, bridies and square sausage — in local shops.
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The town has excellent Scottish food from local shops and cafes. The food culture reflects the Scottish heritage. Local Northamptonshire produce also available.
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Little Scotland (the largest Scottish community in England outside Scotland, brought by Stewarts & Lloyds steelworks), the Corby Games (a version of the Highland Games), the steel heritage, and a Northamptonshire new town with a fierce Scottish identity Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make Corby worth exploring.
The town has excellent Scottish food from local shops and cafes. The food culture reflects the Scottish heritage. Local Northamptonshire produce also available. Download Roam free to discover Corby's food scene.
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Corby's economy has diversified from steel. The town centre is regenerating. The Corby Cube brings cultural events. List your Corby business on Roam to reach local customers in Northamptonshire.
Roam covers all of Corby including Cottingham, Weldon, Gretton, Rockingham, Stanion. The Corby Highland Games in July are genuinely excellent — caber tossing and pipe bands in Northamptonshire. The Corby Cube arts centre for events. The town's Scottish food culture — haggis, bridies and square sausage — in local shops.
