Sentences with phrase «scottish diaspora»

Inspired by Allan Ramsay's portrait of Hume, some the philosopher's living relatives, many of whom now live in the USA become representations of the Scottish diaspora, their portraits a reflection on the global dissemination and influence of Hume's philosophies.»

Scottish identity is clearly attractive for many members of the Scottish diaspora — however one chooses to define it — around the world.

But while there may be much debate over the size or correct definition of the Scottish diaspora, it seems clear that a strong and enduring sense of «Scottish» identity is important enough to be a fundamental part of the personal identity of many descendants of Scottish emigrants.

Eligibility alone would not, of course, mean that this element of the Scottish diaspora would all choose to become Scottish citizens, much less to reside in Scotland, but all would be eligible to «register» as Scottish citizens.

These relatively modest numbers are dwarfed, though, by estimates of the size of the «Scottish diaspora» using looser interpretations of the term that include those with more distant Scottish ancestry, in particular those who still consider themselves to be, in some way, Scottish.

Not exact matches

The enduring and powerful sense of what it means to be Scottish may, in many respects, be a construct of sentimental depictions of the place, but — regardless of whether it is based on ancestry, a love of the real place or on Braveheart and shortbread tin imagery — the diaspora's relationship with Scotland does have real economic and social consequences for the nation.

Like other governments reaching out to their diaspora populations, the Scottish government has been actively pursuing business people with Scottish heritage (or other connections), whose sense of «Scottishness» or kinship with Scotland could be harnessed to improve opportunities for international trade or development of skills in Scotland.

The top stories and events concerning British Isles and diaspora ancestral research from Irish born Scottish based blogger and family historian Chris Paton.