Fake Scots Titles

[auld argonian]

My biggest complaint with the "square-foot" salespeople (not those that purchase the plots) is that they don't inform those customers who aren't well informed enough to take it as a bit of fun that the title they are "bestowing" is not an officially recognized title.

That little piece of information, or the changing of the title to one that is not an actual Scottish title, would certainly make me feel like it was a more legitimate business.

Didn't you read the disclaimer?
Not a real Scottish Title...Professional Scotsman on closed road. Your mileage may vary. Consult your physician before purchasing a square foot. Persons with asthma, croop, gout, pellegra and the vapors should avoid square feet. Not available in sectors R and N. Tax, license and title additional. Do not drive while on your square foot. Call your doctor if your square foot lasts more than four hours.

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AA

[Spartan Tartan]

I think Steve has the right attitude. I would do just the same if my wife did something along those lines. I wouldn't snub anyone for appreciating their heritage in a unique way and having something "fun" to remind them of that. And, Steve, I'll note that I had to break out a magnifying glass to read the tiniest of fonts that you have in your signature block!

I don't think there is anything wrong with the "square-foot" thing as long as one treats it for what it is and NOT pretend they are something they are not.

[Sketraw]

I think Steve has the right attitude. I would do just the same if my wife did something along those lines. I wouldn't snub anyone for appreciating their heritage in a unique way and having something "fun" to remind them of that. And, Steve, I'll note that I had to break out a magnifying glass to read the tiniest of fonts that you have in your signature block!

I don't think there is anything wrong with the "square-foot" thing as long as one treats it for what it is and NOT pretend they are something they are not.

Steve may well have the right attitude towards the "Laird of Lochaber" and indeed, it was thoughtful of his good lady to think of him and his connection to Scotland.

However,for the retailers of these scams it bags them £1.2 million per acre, and it is big buisiness. Apart from the 'titles' they say it bestows upon you, you dont even own the 1 sq. ft. Plot. and give you a worthless deed that isnt even worth the paper it is written on.

To own land 'by contract' in Scotland both parties have to sign the missive, the land can not be registered in Land Registry of Scotland as it is deemed to small. So, the peddlers of this scam are the legal landowners as it is their name on the title deed registered with The Land Registry of Scotland and can sell the whole lot as and when they wish, leaving their 'Lairds & Lords high and dry.

Personally, I feel, it degrades Scottish culture & heritage and makes Scotland look like some sort of 3rd world African scamming Country.

[Cygnus]

Didn't you read the disclaimer?
Not a real Scottish Title...Professional Scotsman on closed road. Your mileage may vary. Consult your physician before purchasing a square foot. Persons with asthma, croop, gout, pellegra and the vapors should avoid square feet. Not available in sectors R and N. Tax, license and title additional. Do not drive while on your square foot. Call your doctor if your square foot lasts more than four hours.

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AA

D'oh! You're right! That's what I get for leaving my glasses at home!