Kilts are no longer normal attire for men in Scotland. But the guides to Edinburgh Castle, such as this man, all wear kilts. The guide presented history from a strong Scottish perspective. According to him the impregnable Edinburgh Castle was never captured in battle. I believe the English disagree, and can recount their own victories here in the historic Capital of Scotland.
The guide also explained that Scotland conquered England in 1603, when the two countries united under King James I, who had been James VI of Scotland. Again the English would not concur, since it was a peaceful unification, with London as the capital. There would be no more Scottish Kings, and the Scots also lost their parliament until very recently. Thus England more or less absorbed Scotland. |
