[AnAmericanMother]

"Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce hae aften led,
Welcome tae yir gory bed,
Or to victory!"

etc. etc.

[yarddog]

I have that song on tape.

It is also the song which opens the highland games at Grandfather Mountain North Carolina. At least it was the last time I was there years ago. The melody is what I would call haunting.

[radiohead]

I'm of mixed race, but no Scot as far as I know. More's the pity. I really like them for some reason.

Since I was a child I've liked bagpipe music and gaelic folksongs. I have no problem understanding Scots when they speak. As a little colored girl from the city, I have no idea why I have this affinity for the Scottish. Maybe reincarnation?

[Slainte]

0 Flower of Scotland,
When will we see
your like again,
That fought and died for,
Your wee bit Hill and Glen,
And stood against him,
Proud Edward's Army,
And sent him homeward,
Tae think again.