Iain Kelly

‘Bagpipes aren’t even a Scottish invention.’

‘But they are the Scottish instrument.’

‘No one in Scotland goes around dressed in kilts.’

‘No-one?’

‘Okay, the odd bloke might, but he smells of whiskey and urine and people steer clear of him.’

‘The American tourists love this stuff.’

‘Do you really think Scots wear tartan everyday?’

‘I’ve seen Scottish weddings, and the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.’

‘That’s a show put on for tourists.’

‘I know. The Japanese lap it up too.’

‘I suppose you think the Loch Ness Monster is real.’

‘I’ve sold enough stuffed toys to believe.’

‘What I’m saying is Scotland is a much more modern country now. It’s more than these old contrived traditions and stereotypes.’

‘I don’t disagree.’

‘Then why do you do this?’

‘I’m upholding the real Scottish tradition.’

‘What’s that exactly?’

‘The canny businessman. Get your tartan DVDs here, two for a fiver!’

Written as part of Sunday Photo Fiction. Write a story of around 200 words based on the photo prompt given (above). Hosted by Susan Spaulding. For more details visit HERE.

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Last week I had a short holiday and got to enjoy the real attraction of Scotland – the scenery. A couple of pictures from Lochgoilhead: