Proud to be Scottish?
958022
I'm not technically from Scotland buy my mum's a Scot and I spent my early childhood there. I love going back up to visit my family - I can feel my spirit lifting the further north I go, admiring the beautiful scenery from the train. I'd love to move back up eventually and I'm seriously considering applying to do a PhD at Edinburgh or St. Andrews.\n\nI don't agree with the person who said it's pointless to be proud of something that's an accident of birth. Nationality may not be the most important tie but it's a lot more than just being born in a particular place, if you identify very strongly with the values and attitudes of the place you were born and work to preserve them.
868051
He can stay scottish whether he's pants or not. That Scottish anti English Tennis player can definitely stay SCOTTISH
421879
I guess there are ignorant fools out there. It's the same way ppl think West Indians are from India (which btw incase anyone reading this didn't know, Indian did migrate to West Indie, so they have Indian roots, but West Indians have a culture of their own) I take an offense when ppl get this mixed up, so it's not surprising you'd take offense to ppl thinking Scotland isn't a place on its own. I've been to Scotland, it's awesome, I love the castles, the fast food potato at the mall and ofcourse the beauty of the place. Anyways good luck getting your msg out.
579999
you are british, as you were born here.\n\nAnd you are of Scottish decent because of your parents
915289
No. Im proud to White too. Haha but dont say that too loud, you might be called a racist.
1111570
sure, there is nothing wrong with being patriotic, and proud of who you are, as well as your heritage.
1182863
Oh for pity's sake!  Of course it's okay.  How is declaring your pride for your nation going to offend anyone?  If someone does claim to be offended, it's only because hand-wringing liberals, who are terrified of being labelled bigots, have branded anything other than fawning deference to other cultures as racism.  If you constantly worry about causing offence to a self-pitying, thin-skinned minority, then you'll spend your life tip-toeing around people and never asserting yourself or stating your true feelings.\n\nShould you apologise for being English or supporting England?  Of course not.  There are certain people who feel resentful because their ancestors were wronged by the Empire and want the English to hang their heads in shame for ever more, but that's just revisionist nonsense.  This sort of brainless mindset would have us constantly extolling the virtues of others, while considering any pride in our own character or achievements as arrogant.  Be proud.  Fly your flag.
302077
YOU BET IT IS...I AM OF ENGLISH HERITAGE,AND PROUD OF IT,BUT IT SEEMS EVERYONE HAS A SLUR FOR SOMEONE,AND IT'S FUNNY TO THEM--UNLESS YOU PICK ON "THEIR" HERITAGE!...BY THE WAY,LET ME STATE HERE I AM SO PROUD TO BE YOUR FRIEND!!! SHOUT OUT TO ALL YALL PANAMANIANS!!!..snoopy
155101
Take it a step further: why are there some white people that can be proud of their heritage (Irish, Scots, Italians), but other white people who can't (English, American)
401273
I'm not from Scotland, but their woman have the sexiest accents in the world!\n\nNemo me impune lacessit!
669835
Robert Burns (Scottish poet) once wrote "Where ere you be let your wind blow free" \nBut as the majority of Scots wore kilts (and still do) it probably was easier to 'let one rip' at the time!\nHowever the Scots have never really been recognised as being a 'civilised' Nation so it would perhaps be better to ignore his advice in the present day and age?
681232
THAT WOULD BE \nCONNER McLEOD OF THE CLAN McLEOD!
1143554
They really do like it!!!\nCan't stand it ,myself...but then,l'm not Scottish.
1096072
NO, NO, and a thousand times: NO! Despite the comments I made answering a question on a different issue earlier, I wish to set the record straight and state that I am proud to call myself a citizen of the United Kingdom. I always will admit to being a fiercely proud Englishman, but I have a great affinity with Scotland and Wales, and I do love visiting both countries. I always wear a red rose and red & white ribbons on 23rd April (St George's day), but a close friend of mine always wears a daffodil or leek badge on March 1st (being a proud Welshman), and we always wish each other well on our respective Saint's days. Being Northumbrian-born, I have always loved many things Scottish, and my family and I always have a haggis on Burns' Night (we love it). So it's fair to say that despite devolution, the UK is still as cohesive as ever. God save the Queen.\n\np.s., Oh and Starshafter 1, kindly get off your high horse. We don't all hate Scotland or it's people. Be proud of who you are and learn to laugh at it, and yourselves too. We can take a bit of flack from you guys, so please learn to take a bit too.
1118067
Absolutely British.  As in they hold a British Passport !\n\nThere is no animosity between England and Scotland like there is between England and Ireland because England didn't occupy and segregate a part of Scotland as they did in Northern Ireland.  Secondly, there is no religious warring factions in Scotland as in the case of the Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland.
84802
im from glasgow and out of the 5 million scottish inhabitants i would say maybe 1% speak gaelic. mostly in the highlands and islands. outer hebrides orkney shetland etc.
690839
Oh no!!!!! Not a Scottish Guy!!!  lol