A History of Scotland

[Cush]

Scots history:
The Romans sent them back because they were always on the cadge and got nasty when asked to pay for a round.
The Normans sent their worst cadger to rule them
The border troubles started, neither Cumberland or Northumberland wanted the cadging B's and done their best to keep them out
The French sent them troops and money but got fed up with the begging bowl going round
Charley the Prince mucked up his chances of getting hold of British cash because those in charge seen his expense account
After Brown and Cameron took their cut of British loot MacSalmon thinks he has a new line on blackmail but is preparing for a quick exit into the most hideous over priced building that was ever imposed on humanity.(They call it the Scots Parliament)
End of Scots history

 

[Brandane]

Scots history:
The Romans sent them back because they were always on the cadge and got nasty when asked to pay for a round.
The Normans sent their worst cadger to rule them
The border troubles started, neither Cumberland or Northumberland wanted the cadging B's and done their best to keep them out
The French sent them troops and money but got fed up with the begging bowl going round
Charley the Prince mucked up his chances of getting hold of British cash because those in charge seen his expense account
After Brown and Cameron took their cut of British loot MacSalmon thinks he has a new line on blackmail but is preparing for a quick exit into the most hideous over priced building that was ever imposed on humanity.(They call it the Scots Parliament)
End of Scots history

Aye; "no-one likes us, we don't care!". Long may it continue, we have the best countryside in Europe and we don't want it spoiled by being overrun with all those foreign types from south of the border who keep slagging us off .

PS.. Are you sure you're not a weegie? ........

those in charge seen his expense account

and done their best to keep them out

 

[Col5632]

Aye; "no-one likes us, we don't care!". Long may it continue, we have the best countryside in Europe and we don't want it spoiled by being overrun with all those foreign types from south of the border who keep slagging us off .

PS.. Are you sure you're not a weegie? ........

If only i could give you more likes

 

[asterix]

Perhaps he was reflecting on the pitiable history of Scottish rock music: Bay City Rollers, Orange Juice, The Big Country, Jesus and Mary Chain, Simple Minds. Some of them weren't bad, but if they were the best I'd be depressed too.

No mention of Runrig?

Scots history:
The Romans sent them back because they were always on the cadge and got nasty when asked to pay for a round.
The Normans sent their worst cadger to rule them
The border troubles started, neither Cumberland or Northumberland wanted the cadging B's and done their best to keep them out
The French sent them troops and money but got fed up with the begging bowl going round
Charley the Prince mucked up his chances of getting hold of British cash because those in charge seen his expense account

You forgot this bit:
WW1, more Scots died fighting the Germans than any other nationality in the British Army (by a factor of about 2.5 to 1)
A similar story in WW2. Scots tended to end up in the front line because they could be relied on not to run away.

After Brown and Cameron took their cut of British loot MacSalmon thinks he has a new line on blackmail but is preparing for a quick exit into the most hideous over priced building that was ever imposed on humanity.(They call it the Scots Parliament)
End of Scots history

 

[AndyRM]

No mention of Runrig?

Runrig are a rock band?!

 

[Cush]

Aye; "no-one likes us, we don't care!". Long may it continue, we have the best countryside in Europe and we don't want it spoiled by being overrun with all those foreign types from south of the border who keep slagging us off .

PS.. Are you sure you're not a weegie? ........

Live within sight of the Border and have just finished riding the South end of NCR7. Great route with everything a cyclist can want. Most dangerous part of it was the old railway track between Glengarnock and Johnstone. This was remarkably free of glass and other obstacles and had some great scenery and it was flat but some of the cyclists must have thought they were on a race track the speed they shot between and yes I do know the history of the Scots Regiments. By the way can any one explain why it is cheaper to get a return fares rather than singles between Carlisle and Dumfries and Glasgow and Carlisle. Probably the same illogical approach apply s through out the rail net work.

 

[MontyVeda]

I watched it a while back, was interesting. As for Neil Oliver... he's annoying because he pronounces 'world' like wororlrld... Neil (and Billy), it's only got one syllable!.... and he looks like woman thrice his age (really, he does)... but other than that, he's passionate and knowledgeable, and i'd rather watch a history documentary presented by someone who knows their sh!t whilst being a tad annoying, than some celeb reading a script and having no clue as to whether or not they're delivering fact or fiction.

 

[asterix]

Runrig are a rock band?!

Having seen them perform live a couple of times I'm convinced that Runrig are a rock band.