US/UK dual Citizenship for someone born to a scottish mother before 1983?

Question

My mom was born and raised in Scotland and still maintains her Scottish Citzenship (she does not have an American Passport). I was born August 26 1982 in the US, and I have read that I cannot become a UK citizen because it cannot be passed through my mother since I was born before 1983. Is there anything I can do?

Note: I have read somewhere that I may be able to still get dual citizenship, but I have not been able to find that information again.

Answer 1

It's difficult to find anything specific on the official Home Office web site, but here is something put out by the British Embassy in Israel and pretty clear: it's very long to clip and paste here, but go to the reference page; it tells you exactly what to do.

Answer 2

Slight correction, although my Scottish friends may disagree. Your mum is a UK citizen not a scottish one. Good news is that I am pretty sure that you are entitled to British citizenship and a EU Passport, it is useful. Look for information on the Home Office Web site, or contact your local consulate.