Quote Originally Posted by The Q View Post
Carefully ignoring the fact that the Shetlands were not annexed to the crown until 1470
And the Royal control of the isles ( Hebridies including parts of the mainland) didn't happen until 1493
Earlier there was a reference to Lord Lyon and his comments about the Diaspora and Scots abroad (his words, not mine) and Alan maintains that the lineage aspect associated with that kind of position is anathema to most Scots.

Yet the majority of Scots voted for the status quo and all that it entails...voluntarily decided to be subjects of the Crown.

I don't see that you have a valid argument there.