Having been brought up in Scotland for most of my life i consider myself Scottlsh, although my dad is English, therefore that would make me half Scottish and half English. I consider myself Scottish as i was born here, and have lived here for most of my life, except for four years when i lived in England. Most of my family is Scottish, as well as most of my friends, therefore i feel i am closer to Scottish culture than to English.
In terms of Scotland's representation in the media, i feel we are (rightly or wrongly?) represented an rough and ready heavy drinkers. Having spoke to a number of my dad's English friends this seems to be the perception they have. But, we are also represented, through films such as Brigadoon, as a magical, fantasy nation,all walking around in the heather wearing kilts, which is another common perception of Scotland.
Generally, do not think i have a problem with Scotland's representation in the media. From the gritty aspect of modern films such as Trainspotting, see the trailer ,to the stereotypical aspect shown in Brigadoon, they all provide a point of focus and interest in Scottish culture, which can only be a good thing.
JANINE CROFT
Hi,
Having been brought up in Scotland for most of my life i consider myself Scottlsh, although my dad is English, therefore that would make me half Scottish and half English. I consider myself Scottish as i was born here, and have lived here for most of my life, except for four years when i lived in England. Most of my family is Scottish, as well as most of my friends, therefore i feel i am closer to Scottish culture than to English.
In terms of Scotland's representation in the media, i feel we are (rightly or wrongly?) represented an rough and ready heavy drinkers. Having spoke to a number of my dad's English friends this seems to be the perception they have. But, we are also represented, through films such as Brigadoon, as a magical, fantasy nation,all walking around in the heather wearing kilts, which is another common perception of Scotland.
Generally, do not think i have a problem with Scotland's representation in the media. From the gritty aspect of modern films such as Trainspotting, see the trailer ,to the stereotypical aspect shown in Brigadoon, they all provide a point of focus and interest in Scottish culture, which can only be a good thing.