Returning Home

Question 1

Returning - Affinity Scots

Answer 1

• No blood link
• Identify with cultural constructions of the diaspora
• Celebrating St. Andrew’s day but have no intention of moving from abroad

Question 2

Returning - Ethnocultural Identity

Answer 2

• Bagpipes and kilt seem old remnants, for many strong symbol

Question 3

Returning - Did they?

Answer 3

• Estimated higher than 1/3 returned 1870-1914

Question 4

Returning - Why/How?

Answer 4

• Late 19th, improved and cheaper travelled made return more viable
• Mother of nationalist, Douglas Young, sailed yearly from Scotland to India in early 20th, 26 times