Two Telling comments? The Answer Perhaps?

[Ron Abbott]

I think Creagdhubh has a very unique perspective being both an American and so closely involved with his family and clan in Scotland which is often very helpful to guys like me.

Slàinte!

Now there's another thing that to a Scot nowadays is just completely bizarre.....

"so closely involved with his family and clan in Scotland"

What on earth is that all about?
Clan?

Born, brought up in Scotland, heavily involved in the piping scene for years and used to drink in the well known Edinburgh folkie/gaelic haunts and yet I have never, ever come across a single person who wa ,'closely involved with his clan', other than the son of certain aristocrat who had no choice but to 'play at clans'.

Coming over to Scotland to see and meet your clan will certainly mark you out as a tourist.....big time!
It's the sort of thing that really does bring a smirk to the face.

"Aye, I'll have to ask MY CLAN chief whether I should grab my trusty basket hilted sword, mount Morag the garron and go out and reive some highlan' coos, today or....then again..... maybe I'll just get go into the office after Starbucks!"