Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
Acutally, Dread, the Scots could be just as "backstabbing" and cruel as you charge the English wi' being; just ask the Comyns, who opposed the Bruce's claim to the Scottish Throne, and found themselves vilified as the "traitors". Wallace was an exception to the Anglo-Norman gentry in Scotland, such as the Bruces, Comyns, etc. that many times put personal interests above patriotism, and even Wallace supported the claim of John Balliol (a relative of the Comyns) to the throne.

There are many examples of Scots betraying fellow Scots in history, not only in the Highlands, but especially on the Borders among the Border Reivers, as well as English betraying English. I could go on and on with examples.

English-bashing is easy, but not always accurate and based in fact. History is not so black and white. Before we start to verbally attack the folks "south of the [Anglo-Scottish] border", we should also remember that many of our members here are from England, lest we say something that might hurt or offend them. Good natured kidding is one thing, but charging the English wi' "constantly backstabbing" is dabbling in generalization.

T.
I agree. I remember a certain dinner party where the Douglases were served the head of a bull and then mercilessly slaughtered. It truly was bad on both sides.

That said, we still have a lasting legacy of oppression that is still in place today.