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There's a lot of fantasy about what Scotland is, and the shortbread tins and that sort of thing.

Everyone still thinks I'm Scottish - that's totally wicked.

I'm as Scottish as they come.

It's ironic that the growth of Scottish nationalism has precipitated in the English the sort of hand-wringing the Scots have always done over who they are.

I found that Scottishness and Englishness are actually strong, instinctive things, whatever the historical reasons. Even the accent changes - just two inches across the border.

Something I notice speaking to writers from south of Hadrian's Wall is that the culture is different. At base, I think Scotland values its creative industries differently from England.

I'm Scottish first, and it's odd to hear that I'm a Scottish-American.

If you want something Scottish, go get yourself a kilt.

There are things that Scotsmen get and other people don't get in the dialogue. Scottish characters can be pinpointed by a phrase, targeted very quickly.

I think Scotland has some great stories.