My paternal grandmother initiated my interest in the Scots roots of the family. To be honest I think she really, really wanted to find a familial connection to the Stuarts. Looking at her large book of tartans is a very fond childhood memory. My grandfather worked his way up from the shipyard floor into becoming an engineer. He was very middle class and very conservative politically and socially, but he told me that you have to find out who you are and be that person with no compromises or apologies. Part of that for me is wearing a kilt.