Quote Originally Posted by MacGumerait View Post
I thought about touching the subject of this thread .... but I forgot my 10 ' pole .
If you sup with the devil ... as the saying goes. But then you are suggesting that the contributors to this thread may be in some way diabolical or fiendish. I don't think so and I do think that a healthy discussion such as this does help to clear up some of the misapprehensions that exist.
Hopefully now everyone will understand that Scotland is not a region of England but is, in fact, a historic nation with its own distinctive culture, laws, religion. education and, once again after a gap of 300 years its own Parliament.
Perhaps they will also understand, as Jock has helpfully contributed, that irrespective of genealogy, DNA testing or any other "evidence", if they don't live in and breathe the air of Scotland they are not and cannot ever be - SCOTS. That is not to say they will not be welcomed as visitors and shown every courtesy while wearing kilts. Scots are an inclusive people, however, and anyone coming to settle here will be embraced and included as Scots just as so many have in the past.