X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.
|
-
29th January 08, 07:11 AM
#8
 Originally Posted by Casper
I've usually read that the 'Scotch-Irish' term was coined in the US, whereas 'Ulster-Scots' is used in Ireland and the UK
Unless you are referring to our national drink, whisky, then Scotch is regarded by Scots as a derogatory term very much like wops or dagoes or frogs and as such it is much used by our fellow Britons living south of the border.
-
Similar Threads
-
By Sketraw in forum Kilt Board Newbie
Replies: 39
Last Post: 4th February 08, 04:17 AM
-
By Big Mikey in forum Miscellaneous Forum
Replies: 22
Last Post: 7th December 07, 04:49 PM
-
By irishrob in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 28
Last Post: 6th August 07, 11:04 PM
-
By Dreadbelly in forum Miscellaneous Forum
Replies: 11
Last Post: 3rd April 07, 03:36 AM
-
By Red Lioness in forum Miscellaneous Forum
Replies: 8
Last Post: 8th September 06, 08:59 AM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks