I grew up knowing my ethnic mix and being an American it's a typical melting pot selection Scots, Irish, German, French and English. My Father had no interest in his heritage but I always identified with my Celtic roots. I finally asked my Grandfather "who was it that came from Scotland?" and to my surprise he said his parents. That made the connection to Scotland real to me. Other than my English/French ancestors the German and Irish also came at my greatgrand parent's generation. Around 1985 I attended my first Highland Games and enjoyed it. It took another 10 years and an invite from my son to attend the New Hampshire games and there they had an extensive Clan Village and the rest is history. Got a kilt and have been the Connecticut Donnachaidh Rep for 25 years. I been to Scotland 3 times and hope to visit again .