Its small fields and many stone houses attest to the first Scottish settlers who began arriving in the early 19th century.

It was named in honour of James Bruce, 8th Earl of Elgin, who had become popular with French Canadians for passing the Rebellion Losses Bill in 1849 to compensate the victims of the 1837 Uprising.

[1] The municipality is situated on the border with the United States, 14 kilometres south-west of Huntingdon, Quebec.

The following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries:[1] The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:[1] List of former mayors: A rural art and music centre offers a full summer program of professional entertainment and cultural events in a renovated old church, now named Kelso Hall.

Run by community volunteers Kim Moss, Nora Quinn, and Cathleen Johnston, Kelso Hall has been host to comedian Lorne Elliott, classical string quartets, silent movies with piano accompaniment, slide-music presentations, exhibits of art, and more.