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Posted on: 11-Oct-2009, 07:11 PM |
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| QUOTE (MacDonnchaidh @ 06-Feb-2009, 03:38 PM) | | I most definitely would have supported my rightful King! And here's why..... Well first off the fact that he was a Stuart and rightful heir to the throne would be the main reason to support him, I do believe in the "Divine Right of Kings" and therefore, for better or worse God appointed that this son of James II and VII should be born. As a protestant I wouldn't be in too much favor of a Catholic king let alone one born in Rome, however, again the fact that he was a Stuart would ensure better life for us Scots than would be provided by the usurpers William and Mary. And to top it all off..... I am Scottish, Therefore I am Rebellious. |
Your not scottish, you are an american. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #288417 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 08-Aug-2009, 03:27 PM |
Replies: 10
Views: 744
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My father is Irish and whenever I go to ireland I always feel like a foreigner (despite having lived their for a number of years.) |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #284718 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 08-Aug-2009, 02:21 PM |
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Views: 744
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In my opinion being Scottish is not something that is set in stone, it would really be what cultures shaped you as a person and had the ost predominant part in shaping your character and who you are.
if the culture that shaped you to what you are, was predominantly canadian then you are Canadian. I would say that you yourself would know more than me, I have not had the same experiences as you.
If everything you have experienced is Canadian and if Scotland is nothing but a very distant memory. I would say you are Canadian. I trust you have a Canadian accent ?
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #284709 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 08-Aug-2009, 11:44 AM |
Replies: 10
Views: 744
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I am a Scot, and I do not recognize Americans and Canadians with Scottish ancestry as scot. They are not Scots. They are Americans. nor are they ethnically Scottish. Ethnicity is determined by culture, behavioral traits, community and ancestry. Americans and Canadians share none of these values and as for ancestry, most of them are descended from other Canadians and Americans, anthropologically speaking white American and white Canadian is most certainly a distinct ethnic groups.
I think you would be hard pressed to find any of my countrymen who would recognise canaidans and Americans as scots.
The article is flawed as it says we "must not recognize the scottish diaspora as another race" NO one does, the fact is that we are the sae race (caucasian/north european). The scots are seperated by culture, geography etc. we are a cultural group and are not defined as a race through anthropology or s |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #284699 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 29-May-2009, 02:23 PM |
Replies: 22
Views: 3,731
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| QUOTE (SonofHenderson @ 26-May-2009, 01:24 PM) | I am a newish member but have built up my mines and army a fair bit now. Being a Scottish Henderson on my maternal side, I wonder which clan should we belong to or be allied too? Having no knowledge of the clan family names, I'm a bit bemused.[COLOR=blue]  |
1.The hendersons were a border family not a highland clan.
2. there is no such thing as scottish clans anymore. They dont exist.
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Forum: Medieval Clans · Post Preview: #281803 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 29-May-2009, 12:47 PM |
Replies: 11
Views: 7,395
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The article is typical rubbish who have an utterly distorted view of wallace.
Wallace and his pursuits against the english was the result of a personal vendetta against the english. Scotland benefiting from his exploits is niether here nor there. William Wallace was not a noble freedom fighter, fighting for the common man of scotland. In reality he was a contreverial figure who shocked and age hardened to brutality. He and his men massacred many woman and children and pilliged and raped their way across northern england. I would strongly argue that his conduct against the english was a lot worse than the english conduct against the scots.
William Wallace to me is a fascinating historical figure. Was a hero, in certain terms yes. Was he this noble figure of scottish history that we should adore and admire?. I dont thinkso.
and I am scottish for the record. |
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Forum: Historical Archive · Post Preview: #281798 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 02-May-2009, 10:12 AM |
Replies: 53
Views: 7,193
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Inappropriate post.
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Forum: Ireland · Post Preview: #280729 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 27-Apr-2009, 03:05 PM |
Replies: 6
Views: 875
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are there actually any scots going to it. I have only read about the homecoming on forums lke these and small arrticles in the paper.
I get the impresson that the scots dont even know anything about it. |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #280474 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 05-Apr-2009, 01:16 PM |
Replies: 16
Views: 6,568
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 05-Apr-2009, 11:08 AM) | glaswegian;
A related question; I recently heard Prince Charles referred to as "Lord Of the Ilses" I am and always have been lead to believe that title belonged to the MacDonalds. Also in my family Stuart is the French Spelling and the proper name is Stewart. Right or wrong?
Camac. |
Hi camac,
Stuart is a uniquely scottish name. Lord of the isles is a scottish title of nobility dating back to robert the bruce. It is not exclusive to the mcdonalds by any stretch. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #279044 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 05-Apr-2009, 09:51 AM |
Replies: 16
Views: 6,568
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| QUOTE (MacDonnchaidh @ 06-Feb-2009, 03:38 PM) | | I most definitely would have supported my rightful King! And here's why..... Well first off the fact that he was a Stuart and rightful heir to the throne would be the main reason to support him, I do believe in the "Divine Right of Kings" and therefore, for better or worse God appointed that this son of James II and VII should be born. As a protestant I wouldn't be in too much favor of a Catholic king let alone one born in Rome, however, again the fact that he was a Stuart would ensure better life for us Scots than would be provided by the usurpers William and Mary. And to top it all off..... I am Scottish, Therefore I am Rebellious. |
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And where in scotland are you from ?
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #279032 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 03-Apr-2009, 11:32 AM |
Replies: 11
Views: 534
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The best thing about living in scotland is ireland is a boat ride away and every where in europe is a half an hour to a 2 hour flight away and costing no more than £ 30 |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #278900 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 30-Mar-2009, 11:34 AM |
Replies: 44
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 30-Mar-2009, 10:00 AM) | glaswegian;
Methinks young man I owe you somewhat of an apology. I must admit when first reading your comments on what is a Scot I was really perturbed that you were insinuating that I was not a Scot. I have done a lot of thinking on this of late and I am a Scot but I am not Scottish. I was born there of Scottish parents but I was raised a Canadian and it was just recently with the posting on U-Tube of the insulting Fox News programme with Greg Gutfeld slammed that fact in my face. I am proud of and Love my Scottish Heritage but I am after all is said and done a Canadian through and through. This is my Home not Scotland. My Daughters are Canadian and although I have many many relatives in Scotland I have only blood in common with them not culture or outlook. It took me years to find myn lost Family in Dundee and I love them dearly having visited and met them but they have their lives and I have mine and really, " nary the twixt shall meet."
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No apologies are needed Camac My father is irish and as a result I have had to think long and hard what my identity is. I have always been interested in irish culture, history etc and I have lived there for a number of years. But the fact is that when I look at myself and define whop I am I am not irish in any sense I am scottish.
However please dont apologize, there is no need for apologies. I think it is good to live out your life with clear perceptions on your own identity and be proud of who you are
cheers |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #278634 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 29-Mar-2009, 01:28 PM |
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Part 1 -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4cIV-e1wcU |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #278597 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 13-Mar-2009, 05:18 PM |
Replies: 9
Views: 677
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| QUOTE (maggiemahone1 @ 13-Mar-2009, 02:47 PM) | | QUOTE (glaswegian @ 13-Mar-2009, 01:24 PM) | what about a bare knuckle boxing tournament and then a vomiting contest.
Thats what I used to do with irish travellers (I prefer to call them thieves). |
there's always a smart as$ in the crowd!!!
togo, sounds like you have a little bit of celtic heaven in your home.. Food, drinks for adults and children are always good, music is a must in any good ol' pub and lots of craic. Hope you and yours have a great St. Patrick's Day!!!
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I hope you all have a very, very good st patricks day
sean
xxxxx
(p.s please dont listen to the dropshites or the flogging arses)
I will promise to try and upload some better sounds, I know for a fact that you listen to better irish and scots music than that anyway .
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #276908 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 13-Mar-2009, 12:24 PM |
Replies: 9
Views: 677
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what about a bare knuckle boxing tournament and then a vomiting contest.
Thats what I used to do with irish travellers (I prefer to call them thieves). |
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Forum: General Discussion · Post Preview: #276889 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 13-Mar-2009, 07:30 AM |
Replies: 22
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 12-Mar-2009, 10:26 PM) | glaswegian;
I agree history should be judged by facts and evidence but legend sometimes has a stange way of being proved right. The story of the Vikings coming to the New World were legends until the 1960's when their settlement was found at L'Anse aux Meadows on the North West shore of Newfoundland and BTW they sailed here from Greenland not by an ice bridge or connection to Iceland. The legend of King Arthur is now firmly believed to be based on an actual person. As I said not all the Templars were eradicated in the purge and who knows what happened to them. Whether they made it to the New World I don't know as there is scant evidence. Legend says a group of Irish monks led by Brendan made it to North America and the possibility was proven when an adventurer sailed from Ireland to NFLD in a sheep skin and wood boat. Stranger things have happened.
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yes I understand what you are saying. And I think we both agree that legends stay as legends until they are proven.
regards |
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Forum: Medieval Gateway · Post Preview: #276853 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 06:59 PM |
Replies: 22
Views: 83,917
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 12-Mar-2009, 06:09 PM) | glaswegian;;
Be that as it may but one point that is not legend or myth is that the Vikings were in Newfoundland at a place called L'Anse aux Meadows 500 years before Columbus. It is entirely within the realm of possibility that Templars did escape and go underground. Agreed some is ledgend or myth but the thing is most legends have a base of actuallity.
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I am aware of the vikings enterin north america via an ice formation across to iceland, however there is almost zero possability of the nights templer surviving up to the 15th century. And definitely not in the 19th century. I think history should be interprated through evidence, not the balance of probabilities or hypothesis
No chance |
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Forum: Medieval Gateway · Post Preview: #276822 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 02:11 PM |
Replies: 22
Views: 83,917
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| QUOTE (Camac @ 12-Mar-2009, 02:59 PM) | glaswegian;
Many of the Templars survived the puging of their Order. Some sought refuge in Portugal and renamed the Order the Knights of Christ. Others are said to have fled to Scotland where they were welcomed by the Bruce and fought with him at Bannockburn aiding in the defeat of the English. There are even legends of the Templars coming to North America. This is not beyond the realm of possibility as the Templars had vast fleets at their command plus ports on the Atlantic from which to launch them. The Vikings were in Newfoundland 500 years before Columbus sailed why not others.
Camac. |
I would take that with a pinch of salt camac.
maybe the pyramids were built by martians.
Respectfully, it all sounds like legend and myth to me. |
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Forum: Medieval Gateway · Post Preview: #276811 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 01:16 PM |
Replies: 22
Views: 83,917
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| QUOTE (Donajhi @ 11-Mar-2009, 04:48 PM) | Rindy,
I have check out the two websites you gave me.
Swords Forum is about medieval, antique, military, and historical swords, but
offer not a word on how to trace the Templar named on the sword.
Sword Link is mostly about when the swords were made. I've already
had them carbon dated one is from 1850-1871 and the second is from
1893-1923.
Again no list of Templar's names.
Thanks a million for the info and if you come across anymore sites please
let me know...........  |
If they are only dated back to the 19th century then how can they be knights templar. ?
the knights demplar order did not survive past the 12th century. ? |
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Forum: Medieval Gateway · Post Preview: #276804 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 09:11 AM |
Replies: 44
Views: 9,830
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[/I]We don't really have the luxury of knowing that our lines trace back to Canada in pre-history, no matter what its' name.[I]
Yes your history is in europe. Just as I have family history elsewhere as opposed from scotland. But I dont look at that to see who I am because its not who I am.
being raised in a specific culture, means that culture makes you who you are and you are oblivious to it. However, a lot of people in america and canada when they reach a certain age (even first generation) simply all of a sudden say im scottish, and then they attempt to assume that identity, which is always false and misinterprated through stories, sterotypes and ignorance.
I think anyone who regards themselves as scottish, if they came to visit scotland they would realise how american and canadian they actually are. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #276778 |
| glaswegian |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 09:06 AM |
Replies: 44
Views: 9,830
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| QUOTE (oldraven @ 12-Mar-2009, 08:09 AM) | | QUOTE (glaswegian @ 12-Mar-2009, 05:52 AM) | I can understand that there are visible differances between races. However, the scots are not a race, asian is a race. When yuo refer to yourself by race it is more appropriate to say you are european.
and for the record, america is no more multicultural than britian or france etc.
I have friends who are racially asian however they are no less scottish than me, they are not racially european, but they are fully scottish. Because, there is no racial differance between a scot, englishman, irishman, german etc. what seperates us is behavioural traits, culture, community, geography etc. |
Thanks Camac.
Yes, Glaswegian, I should have said Chinese rather than Asian (Chinese immigrants have had a substantial influence on certain parts of Canada), or Swedish rather than Scandinavian, but that wasn't the point I was trying to make at all. What I was trying to say is that Colonial cultures identify themselves with their roots, because our history is taught to us with relation to these places of origin. Canadian history, as far as my family tree is concerned, only goes back to 1749. Beyond that, it's all separate European histories. We don't really have the luxury of knowing that our lines trace back to Canada in pre-history, no matter what its' name.
Like I said before, it doesn't excuse calling yourself a Scot, it just explains it.
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I can understand those sentiments. The age of your country has no relevance on who you are. Just because your culture is younger does not mean that it is not who you are. And I am not disputing raven that you dont know who you are, I can see from your posts you well know.
Like most scots I will have roots in scanadanvia, germania, ireland etc. etc. But I am not scandanavian, german or irish.
I actually found out that I had a not a russian great uncle. I however would find it ridiculous and inconcievable to call myself russian.
However I think we both understand where each other is coming from. and I thank you for your posts. |
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Forum: Scotland · Post Preview: #276777 |
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Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 06:52 AM |
Replies: 44
Views: 9,830
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I can understand that there are visible differances between races. However, the scots are not a race, asian is a race. When yuo refer to yourself by race it is more appropriate to say you are european.
and for the record, america is no more multicultural than britian or france etc.
I have friends who are racially asian however they are no less scottish than me, they are not racially european, but they are fully scottish. Because, there is no racial differance between a scot, englishman, irishman, german etc. what seperates us is behavioural traits, culture, community, geography etc. |
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