What links Scotland and Bihar? Uncover the Patna connection in this viral video

Viral Video: Did you ever imagine a small Scottish village sharing its name with a bustling Indian city? Patna, a quaint village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, offers a surprising connection to its namesake in Bihar, India. Located about 45 miles from Glasgow, this Patna has its own unique charm while resonating with a piece of Indian heritage.

A video shared by @param_shant brings this connection to light. The caption reads, ¡°Scotland also has a village named Patna! What is the relation of this with Patna of our Bihar? You will even Google this, I will show how it looks.¡± The video showcases the roads, homes, neighborhoods, and natural surroundings of Scotland¡¯s Patna, drawing parallels with the Indian city.

Despite being approximately 6,800 miles apart, the Scottish Patna shares a quaintness with its Indian counterpart. The Scottish village, home to around 3,000 people, is located next to the River Doon, mirroring how the Indian Patna is situated by the Ganges.

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The video has sparked a variety of reactions online. One user humorously noted, ¡°Even the road quality was matched!¡± Another quipped, ¡°Maturity is when you realise whole world comes under Bihar¡­. United States of Bihar.¡± A third user provided some historical context, stating, ¡°The English officer who was in India liked Patna so much that after going back to Britain he named his village Patna in Scotland. I had read this once.¡± Another commenter added, ¡°Bro the gamcha¡­..hardcore BIHARI BEHAVIOUR.¡±

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The historical connection between these two places is detailed in an article by Hello Travel. According to the article, William Fullarton, born in India¡¯s Patna in 1774, later moved to Scotland to manage a coal and limestone mining company. He established a village for his workers and named it after his Indian hometown. Fullarton also built a bridge called Patna Auld Bridge, which was used for 155 years until it was replaced in 1960.

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This intriguing historical link between the two Patnas highlights a unique blend of cultural exchange and shared heritage. Despite the vast geographical distance, both Patnas reflect a connection that transcends miles, uniting people and histories across continents.

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