SH+P6+2014-15+Scotland

= Scotland =

Aim - Emily Hanzlick The values and morals of Scotland and it’s people have changed and evolved throughout history and time. NBC writes, “Scots woke up Friday united with the rest of Britain - but divided among themselves after an intense and often acrimonious independence campaign that sometimes pitted families and neighbors against each other” (Jamieson 1). The recent values of Scotland were to be independent and self-sustaining. Whereas the Scottish supporters of the “Better Together” campaign, had values for Scotland being united with Britain, making it stronger. But overall, Scotland’s values were to be strong and united, not with Britain but with itself; after the results of the vote, it tore Scotland in half dividing it again into pro-union and anti-union sides. “Enshrining Scotland's Values” writes, “‘a live and vital opportunity to chart our own course, to give us the power to determine our own future and build the kind of country we can all be proud of’” (1). Patriotism and pride are the new and top values for Scotland. Scottish values for their country may have evolved over the course of time, but the core ideas of patriotism and strength have never left.

Audience - Jenna Pinkney The modern interpretation of “Scottish people”, also knowns as Scots, are native, lingual, cultural, ancestral, or genetic base and origin from within Scotland. Historian Robert M. Gunn wrote, “There is a curious misconception among some, that Scotland is entirely a Celtic nation” (1). There are three main different groups of the Scottish people: Gaels, Picts, and Scots. The distinct communities practice different tradition and customs, language, and origin. However, throughout history the three peoples joined together often to victoriously fight wars against the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England. This brought the country of Scotland extended borders. Besides the most common native clans, today there are many Scottish people defined by genetic base and origin from within Scotland. James Doyle states, “Extensive unemployment began in the 1930s, forcing thousands to emigrate in search of a better life” (1). The immigrated peoples from Scotland are still considered Scottish. They too enquire new and different customs, language, clothing, and living styles. Essentially, Scotland creates 4 different peoples, but 1 nation.

Historical - Skylar Duhon Scotland has a rich history full of war and battles for the ownership of the country that is full of natural resources. A website about Scotland’s history states, “The first written records of Scottish history date back to the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1 st century AD. The Roman province of Britannia reached as far north as the Antonine Wall, which once ran across central Scotland from the River Clyde to the Firth of Forth. To the north lay the territory of Caledonia, which was ruled by the Picti people” (“History of Scotland” 1). Many battles occurred between the Picts and the Romans over the land of which the Picti people ruled. In the 3rd century, the Romans had eventually fled from Scotland. Scotland was once again raided by settlers from Ireland who called themselves the Gaels; this happened in the 5th century and they then took over Scotland’s western regions. From then on there were multiple other battles between the Picts and the Scoti, who eventually came together as one, and other intruders, such as Vikings and Norwegians. A website talking about the unification between England and Scotland states, “ On 1 May 1707 the Scottish Parliament and the English Parliament each passed an Act of Parliament to simultaneously dissolve and form the new combined Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain” ("The Union of the Parliaments 1707" 1). After many battles, Scotland and England came together in the Parliament to become allies and share opinions about rules together. When the two countries came together, Scotland was provided with money and the English made sure that Scotland would keep the government system they had. Today Scotland is still part of the United Kingdom, however recently they tried to depart from the UK and become their own country. This did not end up happening based on votes to stay with the United Kingdom overruling the votes to become independent.

Cultural - Racquel James In the past, the Scottish were very set in their country’s roots when it came to diversity; fortunately, modern Scotland has a new look on diversity. “Modern-day Scots are the product of an age-old ethnic blend” (“Scottish Culture” 1). And even though they are the “product” of this “age-old ethnic blend”, Scotland has greatly increased in the ability to welcome and accept minorities. Aleks Collingwood explains, “Not only has Scotland’s diversity increased overall but it has increased in every local authority. Every single ward in both Edinburgh and Glasgow has seen an increase in diversity. And each minority population grew between 2001 and 2011. Several groups more than doubled their population in a decade” (1). Although Scotland has been apart of the UK since 1707, immigration to Scotland was unfavorable due to travel costs and geology. Now with modernized ways of travel, open borders, and open minds, ethnic groups are encouraged to mingle. Scotland has begun to recognize the importance and needed skills that minorities bring to the country. Not to mention, they are beginning to balance out classic values, such as clans, with the beauty and modernization of diversity. Scotland’s increase in diversity is sign of evolution in a way that won’t compromise ancient traditions.

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