MM_Dandy wrote:As a possible hi-jack, though, I've always wondered how Amazing Grace came to be part of the Scottish identity as much as it has.
Lianachan wrote:Is it part of what Americans think of as Scottish identity?
Lianachan wrote:MM_Dandy wrote:As a possible hi-jack, though, I've always wondered how Amazing Grace came to be part of the Scottish identity as much as it has.
Don't spend too much time wondering about it, it really isn't a part of Scottish identity. I think the success that the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (part of the British army) had with it the early 1970's may have played a large part in that promulgating that misconception. Is it part of what Americans think of as Scottish identity? Maybe my southern countryman has a different view from his culture, but it's not part of the identity, culture or heritage of we Gaels.
Lianachan wrote:Never trust anybody who grins all the time - they're fucking well up to something.
Lianachan wrote:PS If any of you are ever in Scotland, give me a shout for an expert tour of whatever aspects of the Highlands appeal the most. Whisky, scenery, beaches, history, whatever.
Lance wrote:Lianachan wrote:Is it part of what Americans think of as Scottish identity?
It is. This is from my own CD collection. Apparently, we are being lied to. Bagpipes & Drums of Scotland
MM_Dandy wrote:To answer your question, I'd say it's a small part, and largely influenced by every bagpipe player of any quality playing the song from memory.
Arneb wrote:I. Hear. You. Can you take an invasion of five Germans at the same, the next to youngest of them being a threatening blonde Valkyrie?
Lianachan wrote:[Scottish Tangent]The Gordon Highlanders have a decent Highland pedigree, economic conscription notwithstanding. Still, that's much better than the Royal Scots who actively took part in the ethnic cleansing of the Highlands. [/Scottish Tangent]
Lianachan wrote:Arneb wrote:I. Hear. You. Can you take an invasion of five Germans at the same, the next to youngest of them being a threatening blonde Valkyrie?
Alas, no - I'm currently in a house with no spare rooms, due to the presence of my own kinder. I do also have a spare house with plenty room, but it's 130 miles away and I'm trying to sell it.
Heid the Ba' wrote:Arneb, if you (or anyone) fancies a trip to Crail there is a three bedroom house with sea views available, short walk to the beach, chip shop nearby. Valkyrie welcome. As I mentioned elsewhere there is a new distillery just up the road.
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