the significance of migration and empire in the development of scottish identity

Question 1

highlanders

Answer 1

due to large scale migration of highlanders in 19th century, scottish identity became bound with the highlands as they brought their traditions of tartan, kilts, ceilidhs and pipes to the lowland

Question 2

warriors

Answer 2

the highlands were romanticised in novels, and scots emigrants wanted to identify with a heroic image of scotland. scots joined the army to maintain the empire, burying into the martial tradition. the highland identity became a scottish identity, even lowland regiments were wearing tartan.

Question 3

lasting image

Answer 3

the highland image of scots has beome synonymous with scotland and has been replicated in various brands and merchandise (eg displayed on biscuit tins). This has left a lasting impact on scottish identity, with events highlighting this culture such as the military tattoo being a central event in scottish culture.

Question 4

welcoming

Answer 4

being part of the empire encouraged people from british colonies to move to scotland. scots are proud they have influenced so many nations, and they have a history and identity of being welcomed to people from abroad.

Question 5

acculturation

Answer 5

influences originally brought by immigrant have embedded themselves into scottish identity. examples include fish and chips, originally brought by the italians and catholic churches and catholic founded football teams, originally introduced by the irish catholics.