Mixed Norman and Celtic blood

[george7]

I find this thread racist. All are welcome here.

[Nick the DSM]

alot of scots have other races mixed in them as well and not just celtic but other european.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I find this thread racist. All are welcome here.

rac·ism Audio Help /ˈreɪsɪzəm/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[rey-siz-uhm] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun 1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3. hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.


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[Origin: 1865–70; < F racisme. See race2, -ism]

—Related forms
racist, noun, adjective

There is absolutely nothing fitting that description in this thread. The word "racist" is a rather strong one, and shouldn't be tossed around so carelessly.

[Nick the DSM]

sarcasm? maybe?

[Tattoo Bradley]

sarcasm? maybe?

That's certainly a possibility and one which I didn't rule out. However, I stick to my original statement that the word is not one to be tossed around carelessly.

[sirdaniel1975]

Many clans and families have some degree of Norman blood in them. That goes for several other ethnic backgrounds as well; Norse, Anglo, Saxon, etc.. This is obviously to some limiting degree, which would explain the more predominant Celtic bloodline. Some historians have described Scotland as a melting pot, kind of like NY city. Most of these other cultures contributed in some way to what became the Scottish Identity.

From my perspective, it's just another one of those ever prevalent reasons to be proud of your ancestry.

[sharpdressedscot]

I'm a mix as well Scottish-Norse-Irish-English-Spanish-Chilean-Austrian-German-Yugoslavic (Croatia)-American... Next I'll find out I'm Asian, African, and penguin, then I'll hail from all continents

[IrishGodfather]

Many clans and families have some degree of Norman blood in them. That goes for several other ethnic backgrounds as well; Norse, Anglo, Saxon, etc.. This is obviously to some limiting degree, which would explain the more predominant Celtic bloodline. Some historians have described Scotland as a melting pot, kind of like NY city. Most of these other cultures contributed in some way to what became the Scottish Identity.

From my perspective, it's just another one of those ever prevalent reasons to be proud of your ancestry.

Very well said.

[highlander_Daz]

Ive often wondered about my own family which is a mix of Cameron, Gordon and Taylor, I have very dark hair but a fire engine red beard (which is why i dont grow it), there is some Davies (maybe Davidsons) or even Welsh, Davies, Im also unusually tall for a Scot at 6.3 in saying that I have Anderson relatives which might account for some Nordic DNA giving me the height