Scottish history, nationhood and independence.

[G-Unit]

So much in life perplexes you doesn’t it?  Holding onto and celebrating  history and tradition is an aspect of what makes a nation a nation.

People seem to be uniting over their defeats where Culloden is cncerned.

[Venturi Swirl]

People seem to be uniting over their defeats where Culloden is cncerned.

And?

[Brietta]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3lYLphzAnw

[Eleanor]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3lYLphzAnw

That was really funny.

[Carana]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3lYLphzAnw

 

[Erngath]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3lYLphzAnw

  

And a  from hubby too.

[G-Unit]

Are these elevators real? If so it looks like Glaswegians are either going to have to modify their accents or get fit enough to walk up many stairs. 

[Brietta]

That was really funny.

LOL ... I've always found it hilarious and I think we've all been there ... I didn't expect it still to be here this morning once Admin cast a beady eye over it ... the language is appalling.

[Erngath]

LOL ... I've always found it hilarious and I think we've all been there ... I didn't expect it still to be here this morning once Admin cast a beady eye over it ... the language is appalling.

It is appalling  but hilarious.
The ability of  Scots to laugh at themselves is a good quality.
 It is worthwhile noting that many Glaswegians have lovely accents, not all are Rab C Nesbitt.

[G-Unit]

It is appalling  but hilarious.
The ability of  Scots to laugh at themselves is a good quality.
 It is worthwhile noting that many Glaswegians have lovely accents, not all are Rab C Nesbitt.

I could listen to Billy Connolly for ever but couldn't understand his hero, Hamish Imlach.

[Erngath]

I could listen to Billy Connolly for ever but couldn't understand his hero, Hamish Imlach.

I'm ashamed to say I have never heard of Hamish Imlach.
Will go and have a Google.
Yes I too like Billy Connellys voice.
Needless to say my parents did not approve of his language but did find him funny.

[Brietta]

I'm ashamed to say I have never heard of Hamish Imlach.
Will go and have a Google.
Yes I too like Billy Connellys voice.
Needless to say my parents did not approve of his language but did find him funny.

In the good old days of Irvine folk club when everyone was 'paid' peanuts ... my friends were among the good folk of Irvine who put the guys up in their homes.  Many a good laugh I've had at the tales of their antics.
All great folks who epitomised what it is to be Scottish.

It probably still goes on at Marymass (worth a Google) every year.

In saying - that we played a Connolly tape to Scottish exile friends on a visit home... we were helpless with laughter but their Irish spouses didn't catch a word.

[Erngath]

In the good old days of Irvine folk club when everyone was 'paid' peanuts ... my friends were among the good folk of Irvine who put the guys up in their homes.  Many a good laugh I've had at the tales of their antics.
All great folks who epitomised what it is to be Scottish.

It probably still goes on at Marymass (worth a Google) every year.

In saying - that we played a Connelly tape to Scottish exile friends on a visit home... we were helpless with laughter but their Irish spouses didn't catch a word.

I was watching a programme about the Proclaimers recently.
Apparently their hit " I'm gonna be" was banned in some states of the USA because of the word " haver".
They believed it had sexual connotations. 
Will Google Marymass.

[Sunny]

To clear up any misunderstanding, my post was not to be taken seriously.
I don't imagine the said Duke wants to be crowned King of Scotland.
Nor do I wish him to be.

There are more than enough Royals in the UK.
Decidedly too many .IMO
But that is a whole different topic.

OMG I agree with you too Erngath.  Far too many royals in the UK and costing us mere plebiscites far to much to keep in the manner they have been accustomed to.

[Eleanor]

OMG I agree with you too Erngath.  Far too many royals in the UK and costing us mere plebiscites far to much to keep in the manner they have been accustomed to.

Google The Crown Properties.