An Italian village in the Alps has been so heavily influenced by the Scottish that bagpipes, kilts and strong dialects dominate the culture of its 200 inhabitants. Gurro, in the Italian region of Piedmont, is populated by the descendants of Scottish soldiers. According to local legend, they arrived in the village after fleeing the Battle of Pavia, which took place from 1521 to 1526, with severe blizzards forcing many of them to relinquish their travels and settle there in the hills. And, to this day, Gurro is proud of its Scottish links.
Source: The Independent
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