Fake Scots Titles

[Spartan Tartan]

I tip my hat to Skippy

I just learned that for a few bucks I can become a Knight! Even a Knight Commander! Isn't that AWESOME?!!!!!!

Sheeesh. Esse quam videri!!!!!!!

THAT is indeed AWESOME!!! Why haven't you done it yet??? Where can I sign up? Does it come with a shield and armour as well?

[auld argonian]

THAT is indeed AWESOME!!! Why haven't you done it yet??? Where can I sign up? Does it come with a shield and armour as well?

No...but it comes with a coat of arms....

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AA

[Spartan Tartan]

AA,

You know what? I haven't even googled it up myself and I would bet you are correct.

[Cygnus]

Didn't you read the disclaimer?
Not a real Scottish Title...Professional Scotsman on closed road. Your mileage may vary. Consult your physician before purchasing a square foot. Persons with asthma, croop, gout, pellegra and the vapors should avoid square feet. Not available in sectors R and N. Tax, license and title additional. Do not drive while on your square foot. Call your doctor if your square foot lasts more than four hours.

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AA

D'oh! You're right! That's what I get for leaving my glasses at home!

[Zardoz]

Rest assured us locals do not take this "Lairds of Lochaber" thing any more seriously than Steve does. But Steve is happy to admit that he gets a wee kick out of it and regards it as harmless fun, fair enough.To those that buy their plot expecting "rights",well they have been duped and that is wrong.To those that bolster their shaky ego with one of these "plots", well, ridicule is the best cure and I can think of two occasions where Scots natural courtesy has been stretched too far and the "Pocket Lairds", as we call them, have packed their bags and left!

OK, We all pretty much recognize that these "Lairds of Lochaber" type things are all in fun, and anyone who thinks they are getting more than a cheesy document (suitible for framing) out of it are "misguided" to say the least.

I have to wonder, of the misguided souls that do show up somewhere they've never been looking to exploit their "rights", what do they think they're going to get anyway? Free drinks? People tipping their hats?
I doubt people who actually are heriditary Lairds or whatever don't get that!

If I ever get over to England I'll have visit Cheshire (my family was quite the noise over there in the 12th century) and see if I'm owed some back taxes!

[Sketraw]

I think Steve has the right attitude. I would do just the same if my wife did something along those lines. I wouldn't snub anyone for appreciating their heritage in a unique way and having something "fun" to remind them of that. And, Steve, I'll note that I had to break out a magnifying glass to read the tiniest of fonts that you have in your signature block!

I don't think there is anything wrong with the "square-foot" thing as long as one treats it for what it is and NOT pretend they are something they are not.

Steve may well have the right attitude towards the "Laird of Lochaber" and indeed, it was thoughtful of his good lady to think of him and his connection to Scotland.

However,for the retailers of these scams it bags them £1.2 million per acre, and it is big buisiness. Apart from the 'titles' they say it bestows upon you, you dont even own the 1 sq. ft. Plot. and give you a worthless deed that isnt even worth the paper it is written on.

To own land 'by contract' in Scotland both parties have to sign the missive, the land can not be registered in Land Registry of Scotland as it is deemed to small. So, the peddlers of this scam are the legal landowners as it is their name on the title deed registered with The Land Registry of Scotland and can sell the whole lot as and when they wish, leaving their 'Lairds & Lords high and dry.

Personally, I feel, it degrades Scottish culture & heritage and makes Scotland look like some sort of 3rd world African scamming Country.