Ulster Scots

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Interesting overview of the history and position of Ulster Scots, by Lord John Laird arguing that Ireland is nowhere less an island than in the North East, where there is only 13 miles of open sea between it and Scotland.

There are several useful Ulster Scots sites: educational; information and mailing list; and the statutary language bodies.

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