To be fair Rocky, we (Scotland) have perpetuated this "myth" laden misinformation for the unwary and unknowing that inevitably happens when the diaspora are spread around the world. Ever since before Queen Victoria the "tourist industry" has fed this "biscuit tin" history of Scotland to one and all and frankly there are many in Scotland today who only know this fairy tale history of Scotland.

We see examples of this even on this website where some members are tenaciously holding onto "picture proof" and "Grand Pappy said" of how it was in the days of your. In truth I am hardly surprised at this and whilst I am frustrated by it, I am even more frustrated by the Scottish tourist industry still continuing to dish out the "rose tinted glasses" for the visitors here and perpetuating the problem.