Is a Scottish person British?

People born in Scotland are called Scottish or British and can say that they live in Scotland, Britain and/or the UK. Most people in Scotland will say they are Scottish rather than British. People born in Wales are called Welsh or British and can say that they live in Wales, Britain and/or the UK.
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Is Scotland classed as British?

The United Kingdom (UK) is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Are Scots Scottish or British?

Overall, the majority of Scots consider themselves their identity to be more Scottish than British. 28% consider themselves to be “Scottish, not British”, whilst another 28% say they are “more Scottish than British.
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Are Scottish and English the same people?

A DNA study of Britons has shown that genetically there is not a unique Celtic group of people in the UK. According to the data, those of Celtic ancestry in Scotland and Cornwall are more similar to the English than they are to other Celtic groups.
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Who is considered British?

The British people or Britons, also known colloquially as Brits, are the citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the British Overseas Territories, and the Crown dependencies.
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What makes a person British?

"Being British means that you are born in either Scotland, England, Northern Ireland or Wales even if your Mum and Dad are from a different country." "We are British if we have a British passport or we were born there."
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Is Scotland different from England?

Are England and Scotland the same country? No, they are separate countries but governed within the framework of the United Kingdom's family of countries.
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How many Scots identify as British?

8.4% of the population said they had 'British identity only'. 443,000 people said they were British only. This was most common in the 50 to 54 age group, at 9.7%. 2.3% of the population had 'English identity only'.
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Who is considered Scottish?

We plan that British citizens habitually resident in Scotland on independence will be considered Scottish citizens. This will include British citizens who hold dual citizenship with another country. Scottish born British citizens currently living outside of Scotland will also be considered Scottish citizens.
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What do you call someone from Britain?

The nationality of someone from the United Kingdom is British, although some people prefer to call themselves English, Scottish, Welsh, or Northern Irish. It is incorrect and may cause offence to call all British people `English'. You can refer to all the people who come from Britain as the British.
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Are Irish people British?

The Irish, who live in the Republic of Ireland, have their own descent that has nothing to do with the British. People who live in the Republic of Ireland are Irish people. However, those who live in Northern Ireland (the UK part of the island) might say they are the Irish, but ALSO British.
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Is Britain same as UK?

The UK is short for The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland… quite a mouthful! It is a sovereign state (in the same way as France or the USA) but is made up of four countries; England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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What nationality is a Scottish person?

In modern usage, "Scottish people" or "Scots" refers to anyone whose linguistic, cultural, family ancestral or genetic origins are from Scotland. The Latin word Scoti originally referred to the Gaels, but came to describe all inhabitants of Scotland.
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What race is Scottish?

Scotland's population was 96.0% white, a decrease of 2.0% from 2001. 91.8% of people identified as 'White: Scottish' or 'White: Other British' 4.2% of people identified as Polish, Irish, Gypsy/Traveller or 'White: Other' the population in Asian, African, Caribbean or Black, Mixed or Other ethnic groups doubled to 4%
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What's the nationality of Scotland?

People born in Scotland are called Scottish or British and can say that they live in Scotland, Britain and/or the UK. Most people in Scotland will say they are Scottish rather than British. People born in Wales are called Welsh or British and can say that they live in Wales, Britain and/or the UK.
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Are the Scottish European?

The people of Scotland voted decisively to remain within the European Union (EU) in 2016.
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What does it mean to have Scottish heritage?

But Scottish ancestry is a link to the Gaelic-speaking peoples who populated Scotland centuries ago. Scottish Gaelic, which is related to the Gaelic language spoken in Ireland, is still spoken by about 60,000 people.
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Is Scotland friendlier than England?

SCOTS have been labelled the UK's friendliest people by a major new study. The University of Cambridge researched more than 400,000 Britons online and found wide difference between regions – with the Welsh being labelled the shiest and Londoners the least welcoming.
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Who owns Scotland?

The government believes 57% of rural land is in private hands, with about 12.5% owned by public bodies, 3% under community ownership and about 2.5% is owned by charities and other third sector organisations. The remainder is thought to be owned by smaller estates and farms which are not recorded in those figures.
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Is Scotland a country Yes or no?

Scotland (Scots: Scotland, Scottish Gaelic: Alba [ˈal̪ˠapə] ( listen)) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.
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How is Scottish different from English?

Scots is distinct from English, with different vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. However, the two languages are closely related, and both are used in Scotland. Because of this close relationship, speakers of English can often understand people who are speaking Scots.
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Whats the difference between being English or British?

English refers only to people and things that are from England specifically. Thus, to be English is not to be Scottish, Welsh nor Northern Irish. British, on the other hand, refers to anything from Great Britain, meaning anyone who lives in Scotland, Wales or England are considered British.
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How can I look more British?

"If you want to dress British your look should be smart and include some classic pieces," says Little. The obvious thing to invest in is a tailored suit, but he also recommends pairing a trim blazer (in classic fabrics or prints such as tweed, houndstooth, and pinstripe) with a pair of slim-fitting jeans or trousers.
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How do you know if your British?

If you or your parents were born in the UK, you might automatically be a British citizen. Check if you're a British citizen based on whether you were: born in the UK or a British colony before 1 January 1983. born in the UK between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000.
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