[yarddog]

My Daughter gave me that book around a year ago. I am only about half way through it. It is tough going but it is interesing how much of the modern world owes it's roots to Scotland.

My ancestors on both sides are about 95% Scottish. The only two I have found who aren't are Irish. Although I love much of Scottish culture such as bagpipes, I will admit Scottish food doesn't appeal to me.

[NewJerseyJoe]

> will admit Scottish food doesn't appeal to me

...I will admit that, a few weeks ago, I tried St. Andrews cheese for the first time. It was one of the most delicious cheeses I ever tasted.

[Stoat]

My Daughter gave me that book around a year ago. I am only about half way through it. It is tough going but it is interesing how much of the modern world owes it's roots to Scotland.

I gave it to my mother and she loves it.

My ancestors on both sides are about 95% Scottish. The only two I have found who aren't are Irish. Although I love much of Scottish culture such as bagpipes, I will admit Scottish food doesn't appeal to me.

As others in this thread have mentioned, the sad fact is that a lot of traditional Scottish fare comes from a time of profound, crushing poverty and so it's going to a bit more 'sparse' than what we in the 21st century are accustomed to, but I also love much of the rest about Scotland and her fine people..

Here's a particularly stirring version of Scotland The Brave that you and others here may perhaps enjoy  :-)

YouTube - Scotland the Brave

 

My Daughter gave me that book around a year ago. I am only about half way through it. It is tough going but it is interesing how much of the modern world owes it's roots to Scotland.

I gave it to my mother and she loves it.

My ancestors on both sides are about 95% Scottish. The only two I have found who aren't are Irish. Although I love much of Scottish culture such as bagpipes, I will admit Scottish food doesn't appeal to me.