FAO Jock Scot / Phil re: Tat and the Scottish Identity

[Gryphon57]

The one thing that they all have in common, though, is that apart from occasional vacations to Scotland to visit a castle or two, a pilgrimage to the home of golf, a dabble at Burns’ poems, and a penchant for haggis and shortbread, is that not one of them would actually ever consider living in the place. Not ever. Not in their wildest dreams.

Not wanting to stir the pot any more than it already is, but I'm afraid I will have to disagree. I spent 3 weeks in Scotland for our 30th anniversary. I felt comfortable and at home from the minute I left the airport in Edenburgh. I would be back there in a minute if I had the opportunity and could afford to do it. The people I met were friendly and I think the change of lifestyle wouldn't be that much of a difficulty. I will admit that I don't care for haggis and Burns' poetry is not my cup of tea except in small doses. The tea should be Brodie's.

My GGGrandparents were from Aberdeenshire, so my connection is apart by over 100 years. They arrived here just before the turn of the century, in the late 1800's. Ironically, they raised their family 30 miles from where I live now.

Needless to say, wearing of kilts and all things Scottish was not part of my life growing up. I didn't really "get into it" until the family started on a geneology penchant. Although I have always loved the sound of pipes. I don't wear my kilts as often as many. I came to wearing the kilt less than a decade ago. I tend to wear them on special occassions for the most part. Does this mean I'm following Scottish tradition?