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Vision of Scotland?

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kilted exile
, 05-15-2007 at 12:08 PM (1698 Views)
Ok, there will be a few more entries on this subject. I would just like some opinions from those outside Scotland regarding it.

As some of you may be aware as of around 2weeks ago, the Scottish Nationalist Party is the largest party in the devolved Scottish parliament. The future entries will deal with the exact situation (as I see it) reasons for it, and what the future of Scotland as an idependent nation could be.

So what I would like is for people to tell me what image first comes into your head, when you think of Scotland?
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  1. kiz_paws's Avatar
    When I think of Scotland, I think of rolling hills of green, of bagpipes, of the many beautiful tartans, the steak and kidney pie, and the beautiful red hair. I have a bit of Scottish in me courtesy of my maternal grandmother. I don't know much about Scottish politics but I am proud to say that some Scottish blood flows in my veins, along with the Icelandic and wee bit o'Irish a'course!
  2. mtpspur's Avatar
    Very first image that came into the head was men in kilts playing bagpipes--cultural propaganda brainwashing has been very successful in maintaining cliches as one step below facts.

    Now thanks to TV I think of Adrian Paul from Highlander. I'm being truthful here but somehow I feel shallower then usual for the confession. Looking forward to more entries.

    P.S. My beloved Spurgeon always spoke well of the Scots and found them strong in the faith and hungry for true gospel sermons.
  3. kathycf's Avatar
    Well, I am afraid I have lots of the cultural brainwash propaganda thing going on too.

    I am sad to say the very first thing that popped into my head was a picture of a platter of haggis...sorry.

    Other things in no particular order:
    Robert Burns,
    Green countryside,
    Kilts,
    Whiskey,
    Bagpipes,
    Billy Connelly,
    Mel Gibson bellowing about people not taking his freedom ...(sorry)

    and erm, haggis.
  4. 's Avatar
    "So what I would like is for people to tell me what image first comes into your head, when you think of Scotland?" . . . . a bottle of Oban and I think of a dear friend who lives there right now, and I think of my ancestors, and I do hope that Scotland will someday again be independent from the UK - Nemo me impune lacessit - No one wounds me with impunity
  5. andave_ya's Avatar
    Scotland always makes me think of the book Kidnapped, with Alan Burns? thick burr.
  6. Captain Pike's Avatar
    locks, mist shroudedMountains, Green,rolling hills and stone buildings.
  7. Virgil's Avatar
    Hmm, when I think of Scotland I think of Scotch whiskey and rolling green hills and Border Collies.
  8. Niamh's Avatar
    my friends, rugged landscape, culloden,lochs, rabbie de bruce,rabbie burns, fellow Gaels. I also hope that scotland once again sees her independance! I also start getting the song caledonia in my head. o and i cant forget that wonderful soup cullen Skink! Oh and tunnocks Tea cakes (only the best tea cakes in the world!)