I consider myself English despite having grown up in Scotland but my husband says i should consider myself Scottish as that is where my parental and family heritage is based. What do you think?
2007-10-13 10:04:43 · 22 answers · asked by thatsmymonkey_kirstyturner 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
You were born in England so in terms of citizenship you are English. But since your family is Scottish you are of Scottish descent. If I were you I'd say I'm English of Scottish descent.
2007-10-13 10:10:57 · answer #1 · answered by Karrose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Clearly you are half English & half Scots & you should be very proud of having both in your genealogy. My daughter was born in Scotland but spent all her life in England from 8 months old. She always considered she was Scottish & still does. If you were a talented sportsperson, which country would you be allowed to play for? Find the answer to that & you might feel better. It's obvious that you wish to be considered English & your husband is merely reminding you of your genetic inheritance. Whichever you prefer to be known as is entirely your own choice however, by having to ask it says more about you as an individual I'm afraid.
2007-10-13 10:34:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's what I think. You are technically both. Your blood line is based in Scotland but, you feel like an English person. So, I would say you are Scottish - English. That ought to throw people for a loop! Just explain.
2007-10-13 10:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Langells A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Scottish-Italian genetically, but have lived in England since I was 2. I consider myself primarily Scottish because I was born there and have never fit in culturally here and in terms of looks/personality seem to resemble the Scottish side of my family (red hair/freckles etc). My grandmother was from Naples and had a strong Italian accent, she lived 20 years in Italy, 60 years in Britain, and considered herself British. Everyone else considered her "foreign".
I think it comes down to whether you think nationality is cultural, something in the blood, or a bit of both. Also, on some level it's about personal identity and how well you fit into the society around you (or not).
Regardless, it's something you have to decide for yourself.
2007-10-13 10:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you are English. Put it this way, you can't vote in the Scottish Parliament elections can you? Nice you have Scottish heritage, but if oyu consider yourself English I certainly can't see a problem with that.
2007-10-15 09:13:01 · answer #5 · answered by Jock 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were Scottish you wouldnt even ask the Question. You are as english as they come.
2007-10-13 10:10:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If You had two French puddles, and they had a puppy in terrier asylum, what would You call the puppy?
If You were born in Nigeria, would You call Yourself a Nigerian?
O.kay, I understand it`s simplified, but, genetically You are Scottish, and blood is thicker than water.
And, why calling Yourself an English, if You even weren`t raised so?
2007-10-13 10:18:12 · answer #7 · answered by Romentari 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are English with Scottish heritage, same as me!
vambo, your recent answers are sadly bigotted...try to grow up and go find your dummy.
2007-10-13 10:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by Al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it this way...you can be an English citizen, but still be Scotch! Me, I have ancestors from England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man...
Some of my ancestors lived in Ireland, Scotland or Wales, but were English; so I have no doubts that your ancestry includes all of those (plus Vikings and French).
2007-10-13 12:11:56 · answer #9 · answered by Nothingusefullearnedinschool 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically you're Scottish, but legally you *might* be English.
2007-10-13 10:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋