Scotland is Still Scotland and Remains a Big Part of What Makes Britain Great

With yesterday’s vote, Scotland, while still emphatically Scotland, remains a big part of what makes Britain Great. While the Scottish (probably wisely) chose to stay with the UK, the spirit of Scotland is the big winner as the Scottish came together in an impressive exercise of democracy. While other countries conflicted about borders and independence are mired in violence and chaos, Scotland peacefully voted on an issue many are passionate about. And, regardless of how close the Unionist victory may have been, the voice of the people will be respected, and the Scots will work together to make their society function as Scottish as can be.

Here’s a little video clip, shot a decade ago, from a small clan gathering in the Highlands. As you watch the Scottish strong men labor to flip the caber (telephone pole) end-over-end — and fail three times — think of the dogged and irrepressible strength of the Scottish character, even if still ruled from London. And when you see me come in to clean up, think of how lucky I was not to get a hernia.