I'm not Scottish

[Bugbear]

I understand now, Gilmore. I can also think of a few situations that could get sticky if the US did recognize them...

Anyway, I'm not Scottish.

[O'Callaghan]

Yes, they are usually beamed away by the Mike1, but their clones reappear from time to time.

I don't remember for sure, but I don't think we can hold multiple citizenships down here in the States. I could be completely wrong about that, though.

In American law you can't, but the catch is that American law doesn't actually apply to any of your other citizenships.

[O'Callaghan]

Really? Facinating, as my great-grandfather did sign that he was, (a Callahan no less) and my grandmother is still alive...

If you're referring to the part of my post about Irish citizenship by association, I think you should be able to claim it, but the trick is you will have to persuade your grandmother to do so first. If she doesn't then you can't. Have a look at the Irish embassy website for the full details to make sure of your position.

Nice to hear from another Callahan. It makes no difference whether there is a 'g' in it or O' in front, or even of the Gaelic spelling is used, it's all the same name.

[Redshank]

Does it really matter when all is said and done, the simple answer is anyone can wear a kilt, as anyone can wear a stetson hat, and running shoes, we are all mungrels after all.
Does the pure bred dalmation team up with the pure bred Labrador and question why the mungrel mut calls himself a dog, no, they just sniff each others arses and get on with life.
Not that I would want to sniff another kilties ****, or indeed would, it warms the heart of a highlander to see the kilt being being worn, that I can assure you.

Chris

[Downix]

If you're referring to the part of my post about Irish citizenship by association, I think you should be able to claim it, but the trick is you will have to persuade your grandmother to do so first. If she doesn't then you can't. Have a look at the Irish embassy website for the full details to make sure of your position.

Nice to hear from another Callahan. It makes no difference whether there is a 'g' in it or O' in front, or even of the Gaelic spelling is used, it's all the same name.

I'll go and ask, as now I am curious (and if the US goes to hell in a handbasket some Irish friends said we could join them on their farm).

[Galb]

I see your point, but let me clarify why I say that. I say "I am Scottish" in America, because everybody knows that I'm American, they want to know if I have Scottish ancestry. In the US, it's just easier to say "I am Scottish" than "I have ancestors who were Scottish". If I ask somebody "if they're Scottish", I know they're American, I want to know if they have Scottish heritage.

Now, when I'm abroad, I clarify like that, because they don't already know that I am American. Like when I'm in Ireland, people will ask me if I'm Irish and I reply "I'm American, but have Irish ancestry".

I was about to respond, and this pretty much summed it up.

Another reply I like to use, especially when people ask if I was born in Scotland is "I was made in America with Scottish Parts." They get a kick out of it and it answers all their questions.

I'm a dandelion.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Thanks, I now need a towel for my keyboard as it has been showered with tea.

[Dave W.]

I'm not scottish!
I'm an earthling that like to wear a kilt!

Dave W.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I'll go and ask, as now I am curious (and if the US goes to hell in a handbasket some Irish friends said we could join them on their farm).

In the case of your grandmother she will have to provide the birth certificate(s) of her Irish parent(s), as well as the marriage license of her parents, and her own birth certificate. The process can take up to a year to complete. Since her parent(s) were born in Ireland before 1947 she is also eligible to apply for citizenship in the United Kingdom.

Your own applicant status may be different, and you would be advised to check with the UK and Irish embassies for the latest requirements for those seeking citizenship status.

American citizens, who hold other nationality, should be aware that it is a Federal crime to enter, or exit, the United States on anything other that a valid US Passport.

[Southern Breeze]

I have dual citizenship- United States and the Conch Republic.

http://www.conchrepublic.com/

[Macman]

When people ask me if I'm Scottish, I always answer "No, I'm Canadian". Where I live it would be taken that I was born in Scotland if I answered yes, and I don't want to mislead anybody. Sometimes I expand on the answer with "and both my granddads were born in Scotland".