There is a 'Patna' even across the seven seas, what is its relationship with Bihar, know the unique story...


Patna village of Scotland: Patna city in India is known as the capital of Bihar. But you will be surprised to know that there is a place called Patna in Scotland across the seven seas. The city of Patna in Scotland is named after Patna in India. If Patna in India is known as a historical city, Patna in Scotland has mountains, beautiful valleys, springs and abundant greenery. This city is located in Scotland about 72 kilometers from Glasgow. Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom (UK). While Pataliputra, the capital of the ancient Magadha Empire, is now known as Patna, the capital of Bihar.

How the village of Scotland got its name Patna

What the people of this village in Scotland liked so much about Patna that they named their village Patna. There is actually a story behind it. During their stay in India, the family became very prosperous financially. In the 19th century William Fullerton returned to Scotland and started a mining business. He founded the village to accommodate laborers working in the mines of his estate. When it came to naming the village, he named it after Patna, the capital of Bihar. But there was an interesting story behind choosing the name Patna. William Fullerton was born in Patna, the capital of Bihar. His father John Fullerton worked as a Major General in the British East India Company in Patna.


William spent his childhood on the banks of the Ganga

William Fullerton fondly remembered the moments he spent on the banks of the Ganges after his arrival in Scotland. William began mining coal and limestone along the River Doon. William hired many laborers for this. He built many houses near the mine to house the workers. Gradually this place started settling down. The village has a primary school, church, youth group and golf club. Interestingly, Patna appears before all these names. By the way, there was also a small railway station here. But when the mine was closed in 1964, the railway station was also closed.

People here know Patna, India

Surprisingly, children in Patna schools in Scotland are taught specifically about Patna in Bihar. Everyone who lives here knows that this village got its name from the city of Patna in India. Not only this, people here also know that the river Ganga flows in Patna. Not only that, they also know about the Mahatma Gandhi Bridge built on the Ganges River. People here also want to know how another patna like the name of their village sounds in the world.

Celebration of 'Patna Day' on 17th March

Interestingly, Patna Day is celebrated in this village. On this day the story of William Fullerton is told to everyone and some special things are also told about the Indian city of Patna. 'Patna Day' is celebrated on 17th March every year in Scotland. On this day, along with Scottish food, people here also prepare and celebrate their own litti rice. Bihar Day is also celebrated with great pomp in Patna, Scotland. Bihar Day is organized on 22nd March every year in India. On this day in 1912, the British government created the state of Bihar, separate from the Bengal Presidency. Many big personalities participate in this program.

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