Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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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 |
Keywords
- Scotland
- England
- Diaspora
- Migration
- National identity
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Profiles
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Murray Leith
- School of Education and Social Sciences - Professor
- Strategic Hub for Society, Policy, Governance & Justice
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