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MultiQuote#3 Legion
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:02 PM
My families from the Orkneys. The last of them came over in early 1800's.
My question is...Do I still qualify as a Scot?
My question is...Do I still qualify as a Scot?
#5 Legion
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:12 PM
Thanks.
I know it's a crazy question but I went to my wifes Christmas party a couple of years ago and I was sitting next to a recently immigrated Scot and he baldly stated that I was no more Scot than any other Canadian. He seemed pretty adamant about it so I was wondering if his attitude was universal or something.
I know it's a crazy question but I went to my wifes Christmas party a couple of years ago and I was sitting next to a recently immigrated Scot and he baldly stated that I was no more Scot than any other Canadian. He seemed pretty adamant about it so I was wondering if his attitude was universal or something.
#6 Juan Epstein
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:15 PM
He'd be talking out of the other sound of his mouth fast if it suited him, like "You're no more Canadian than me"
#7 Juan Epstein
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:16 PM
"other SIDE of his mouth" I mean...Jeezus
#8 by your command
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:16 PM
No. People from the Orkneys are NOT Scots.....
#9 Teri-Ann
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:17 PM
I may be second generation scottish, but am proud to tell anyone that I am a Scot, and would never dream of telling anyone that they are not, regardless how long or when they left.
#10 Legion
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:20 PM
No. People from the Orkneys are NOT Scots.....
lol. I'm assuming you're just trolling me but why do you say that?
lol. I'm assuming you're just trolling me but why do you say that?
#11 Marc
Posted 04 January 2006 - 12:33 PM
Yes, I meant that you should be proud of your background.
#12 arkady
Posted 04 January 2006 - 01:16 PM
If any Scott ever starts being friendly and telling you that you too can be Scottish. Leave. This is how they suck people into buying thier booze.
#13 Galloot
Posted 04 January 2006 - 06:48 PM
Royal Scots are replacing the Royal Irish Regiment in Iraq
#14 Galloot
Posted 05 January 2006 - 03:10 AM
Thats because we own Canada icon/092.gif
#15 Dougald
Posted 05 January 2006 - 03:31 AM
Before 1971, Scots were listed as a separate category from the British and constituted the 3rd largest ethnic group after the English and French.
In the last census, 5 million Canadian families (almos the population of Scotland) checked "Scottish" as their ethnic origin--a remarkable number given that many more would have checked "Canadian" or another category--ie. those that have a Scots/English background.
What's the old saying regarding the differing temperments between us and our southern neighbours? USAmerica is what you get when the Irish settle a country and Canada is what you get what the Scots settle a country.
In the last census, 5 million Canadian families (almos the population of Scotland) checked "Scottish" as their ethnic origin--a remarkable number given that many more would have checked "Canadian" or another category--ie. those that have a Scots/English background.
What's the old saying regarding the differing temperments between us and our southern neighbours? USAmerica is what you get when the Irish settle a country and Canada is what you get what the Scots settle a country.
#16 Legion
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:30 AM
It seems to me that the Hudsons Bay Company is responsible for the number of Scots in this country. For example, from the time they came over, until about the 1940's, my moms side of the family all worked for the Hudsons Bay Company. My fathers side worked for them during the 1800's. Traders, the whole lot of them.
According to the census that Dougald quoted, there's 5 million Scots Canadian families. So it kinda makes me wonder how many are originally from the Orkneys, all of them? Maybe, excepting the Orangemen of course. lol. I have no idea where they're coming from.
Anyway, all that being said, I would probably have answered that I was Canadian because that's what I am. It's what I've been telling people my whole life. Whenever someone asks my nationality, I say to them, I am Canadian. lol. It's true ;)
According to the census that Dougald quoted, there's 5 million Scots Canadian families. So it kinda makes me wonder how many are originally from the Orkneys, all of them? Maybe, excepting the Orangemen of course. lol. I have no idea where they're coming from.
Anyway, all that being said, I would probably have answered that I was Canadian because that's what I am. It's what I've been telling people my whole life. Whenever someone asks my nationality, I say to them, I am Canadian. lol. It's true ;)
#17 I hate Scots
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:33 AM
Damn dress wearing drunkards. I wish they would go home.
#18 gigglepuss
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:34 AM
| Galloot | icon_posticon.gifPosted - 1/5/2006 11:10:38 AM Thats because we own Canada icon/092.gif | |
YIHAA for Galloot.
#19 Bud
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:38 AM
There is a whole secret society of descendants in Vancouver from the Isle of Lewis.....I love them because they all buy ME drinks...! 
#20 gigglepuss
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:49 AM
Where is this secret society of people from the Isle of Lewis? Both sides of my family are from there.
#21 Legion
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:50 AM
Damn dress wearing drunkards. I wish they would go home.
Like I said before, this is home.
lol, and like Dougald said, there wouldn't be a Canada without us ;)
Like I said before, this is home.
lol, and like Dougald said, there wouldn't be a Canada without us ;)
#22 oorgurl
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:52 AM
Scots and proud of it!
Descended from the sheep shagging and stealing McGregors too!
Lived in Canada for 25 years.
Descended from the sheep shagging and stealing McGregors too!
Lived in Canada for 25 years.
#23 Actually
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:55 AM
"lol, and like Dougald said, there wouldn't be a Canada without us ;)"
It would be a better Canada because it would be more English. Scots suck ass. They are the losers of the UK. Bunch of bums really.
It would be a better Canada because it would be more English. Scots suck ass. They are the losers of the UK. Bunch of bums really.
#24 Bud
Posted 05 January 2006 - 04:59 AM
If I told you it wouldn't be much of a secret would it now...?;)
I met a couple of them about 12 years ago at the pub called the Unicorn that was at Plaza of Nations...they introduced me to their group and they are all originally from the prairies...
I know some of them said their grandparents came from Stornoway?sp? Anywho, great group, know how to party, hard working and would help you out no matter what....
I met a couple of them about 12 years ago at the pub called the Unicorn that was at Plaza of Nations...they introduced me to their group and they are all originally from the prairies...
I know some of them said their grandparents came from Stornoway?sp? Anywho, great group, know how to party, hard working and would help you out no matter what....
#25 Legion
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:03 AM
It would be a better Canadabecause it would be more English. Scots suck ass. They are the losersof the UK. Bunch of bums really.
lol. I could say the same thing about this forum. It would be better if we were all normal people. Trolls suck ass. They are the losers of the internet. Bunch of bums really ;)
lol. I could say the same thing about this forum. It would be better if we were all normal people. Trolls suck ass. They are the losers of the internet. Bunch of bums really ;)
#26 gigglepuss
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:04 AM
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#27 Bud
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:11 AM
Just kidding with ya Giggle....they have started to hang out at that new pub in Port Moody called The Point....they sometimes have "meetings" at The Gillnetter...and of course there is the WISE Club...
#28 gigglepuss
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:14 AM
Thanks Bud, I'll stop by for a pint one of these days. The Isle of Lewis isn't that big, I may find some long lost relatives. Have a great day!icon/icon_smile_cool.gif
#29 ,Wind Up
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:18 AM
Scots are English wannabee's.........They make me laugh when they go on about Celtic or Rangers. Either of these teams would not survive in the English premier division.
#30 Bud
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:25 AM
Wind....none of them aspire to be "english"...hang out at the WISE club and you will find out exactly how the irish and the scots feel about them....
Giggle...there are a great group of girls that hang out with this bunch...unfortunately for me they are all taken...but you would have fun with them..very down to earth! Have a good one!
Giggle...there are a great group of girls that hang out with this bunch...unfortunately for me they are all taken...but you would have fun with them..very down to earth! Have a good one!
#31 gigglepuss
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:30 AM
Thanks for the info Bud, it's too bad for you that they are all taken. But you never know. Later!
#32 Nolan in Leeds
Posted 05 January 2006 - 05:33 AM
The Scots are our former slaves. :)
#34 oblivious
Posted 05 January 2006 - 09:22 AM
I was born in England, but have lived 16 years of my life in Scotland, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh. I didnt get alot of shit cos i was english, i consider myself having lived there so long to call myself half and hlaf. Ive grown up in scotland since i was 4 and have just grown up with that culture. I dont think you can say your "scottish" if your great great grandad once came from there. Thats bullshit, making false claims about who YOU are. And canada rocks, is a great country, have met quite a few scottish/english/irish.
Anyways, god save the queen :P And Rangers.
Anyways, god save the queen :P And Rangers.
#35 Legion
Posted 05 January 2006 - 09:28 AM
I dont think you can say your "scottish" if your great great grandad once came from there.
If you are talking to me then I've already stated that I consider myself Canadian first and yes I am proud of it.
Thanks for your concern.
If you are talking to me then I've already stated that I consider myself Canadian first and yes I am proud of it.
Thanks for your concern.
