i just want to say me view on the "what makes a scot" discussion. i think heritage pride and root seeking pride is a lode of rubbish. in the modern world there are not alot of cultural differences unless they r baced on religion or if u dig deep especially rich countries.

i think that people within alot of societies in "the new world" and even other places. that search there roots and create pride from it are escaping from the boring culture around them and want to identify them selfs as something els. its the same with sub-culters of today people become punk, goth, scene kid, rude boy. cuz they r bored of modern society.

i ware a kilt not with pride not with respect but also not with ignorance i just wear a kilt cuz it fits in with MY culture and my interest in celtic culture

i think that national culture is dieing its turning into religious culture, class culture and sub-cultures. i mean for example take a look at the streets of scotland i bet if u were shown a pic of people doing day to day business with no clue of where it was show it to 100 diff people i doubt hardly any one could say it is scotland and they are Scottish people if i went back in time 100 or 200 years and did the same thing it would be opposite results. im not just picking on scotland it could be most countries.

y go back to your roots and follow there paths or ways when your roots are the only thing in your life that u dont control and that matters the least. pride in heritage is like a mask that eats into the face.

(sorry about spelling im dislexic)