A longing for the Auld Country

[Cawdorian]

The lyrics of the song Mike posted do seem to express the feeling very well. I have never been to Scotland, but I know that is my heritage.

I have a copy of some family information put together by one of my older cousins (now deceased) that formed the basic core of the genealogical information I have on my mother's family. The information was all courthouse and graveyard researched because the information was compiled in the 1960's. I feel very fortunate to have this information. Using the resources of the internet I have been able to turn this small bit of information into volumes of genealogical information on her family.

It is wonderful to know that you have the blood of the Lamonts, Campbells, Bruces, McGregors, Dunbars, McAlpins and who knows what other clans flowing through your veins. As you read the history of the Scots you just know you belong there, you can feel the presence of your ancestors. We know and understand how we got the way we are and why we have the personal beliefs that we have.

I have always wondered why I was so fascinated by the culture of the Scots and why bagpipe music made the hair stand up on the back of my neck. I do feel truly at home with the culture of the Scots. Like Glassman when I put my kilt on, I feel right at home in it.