top Scottish boy's names

**Jock Scot** · 17th January 18, 01:52 PM

Collin.

With the greatest of respect, I think your thinking shows a fine example of the distinct differences in thinking between one side of the Atlantic and the other. I see so many glimpses of this throughout this website on a fairly regular basis. So much so that sometimes, I really do wonder whether UK and particularly Scottish input has any relevance here.

To my mind, there really does seem to be a reluctance to accept what each other are saying, which of course is inevitable to an extent , but I cannot escape the thought that we over here, a substantial minority, are waisting our breath.

**CollinMacD** · 17th January 18, 03:13 PM

Jock,

I don't think they are very deep grave differences as much variations of the same thing. But I do agree with you, as I am not Scottish by Nationality, but by Heritage, I am American by Nationality. I lived in Oxford, England for four years, and found the British to be similar to my Boston roots, but only slightly different in mannerisms, and customs. Growing up in Boston, and seeing London reminded me of Boston. After all its New England. However, never been to Scotland, and I can imagine its like England but so much different than England in so many ways.

I am not going against the grain of people who post from Scotland or by no means want to be upsetting to anybody on this wonderful forum, but my interest is from the perspective of heritage and history, not from nationality of local upbringing. I clearly see your point. I will not be argumentative on this, but hope you can realize my perspective too. Having NEVER been to Scotland, only England my research, family heritage, and my family experiences are the only Scottish I know. Cases like this are not right or wrong, but slightly different.

Living in England for so long, (my daughter was 3, returned to US when she was 7 with a British accent) I am very familiar with England, but not living or even visiting Scotland does provide a disadvantage from you who are living and born there .

My family comes from Nova Scotia, Canada, close but no cigar. I hope you can understand my perspective too. I can only go by what is documented from my family records from the US, Canada, and Scotland. You were born and brought up in Scotland, and that is why I treasure your perspective views on various things. I think we all can live together here with understand each others backgrounds...

Jock, I have stated before, your input, and comments on so many subjects, I treasure, as you are one of the most knowledgeable, logic and dignified Scottish gentlemen on the forum. I read very carefully and intently what you post. I agree and disagree, but always look forward to your views with respect. Your views and statements help me understand better Scotland. Cheers.