True it is that has been said:

Scots are more scottish outside of Scotland
Irish are more Irish outside of ireland, English....etc.

and I guess each of us have our own understanding as to how we wish to live, promote, enjoy and emulate the Scottish/celtic experience in our own lives.

I may not present Scottish-ness correctly, but I'm willing to learn and grow, and if the likes of james can correct me, instruct me and bring me into a richer experience of the celtic life - then I'm all ears.

(wow, I can get quite eloquent after a few drams, what think ye? )