Abstract
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 119-134 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | National Identities |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Early online date | 27 Nov 2017 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2019 |
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Keywords
- Scotland
- England
- Diaspora
- Migration
- National identity
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The Scots in England : a different type of diaspora? / Leith, Murray; Sim, Duncan.
In: National Identities, Vol. 21, No. 2, 15.03.2019, p. 119-134.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
TY - JOUR
T1 - The Scots in England
T2 - a different type of diaspora?
AU - Leith, Murray
AU - Sim, Duncan
PY - 2019/3/15
Y1 - 2019/3/15
N2 - There is a growing interest in the Scottish diaspora, with the Scottish Government keen to develop links with Scots elsewhere. The closest diaspora is in England but appears relatively weak, with Scottish identity declining in strength. Using qualitative interviews, we explore the nature of the Scottish diaspora in England, seeking to explain why it appears less strong than diasporas overseas, for example in North America. We conclude that fewer Scots are migrating to England and that the children of migrant Scots are more likely to adopt an English identity. The diaspora is not, therefore, being ‘refreshed’ and is declining.
AB - There is a growing interest in the Scottish diaspora, with the Scottish Government keen to develop links with Scots elsewhere. The closest diaspora is in England but appears relatively weak, with Scottish identity declining in strength. Using qualitative interviews, we explore the nature of the Scottish diaspora in England, seeking to explain why it appears less strong than diasporas overseas, for example in North America. We conclude that fewer Scots are migrating to England and that the children of migrant Scots are more likely to adopt an English identity. The diaspora is not, therefore, being ‘refreshed’ and is declining.
KW - Scotland
KW - England
KW - Diaspora
KW - Migration
KW - National identity
U2 - 10.1080/14608944.2017.1397617
DO - 10.1080/14608944.2017.1397617
M3 - Article
VL - 21
SP - 119
EP - 134
JO - National Identities
JF - National Identities
SN - 1460-8944
IS - 2
ER -