Pre-fourteenth century law amongst the native Scots is not always well attested.
So before the cultural invasion of the Celts, I wonder what language the native Scots spoke?
David's aggression seems to have inspired resentment amongst some native Scots.
The place-name means "Olaf's mound"; it is said to commemorate a Viking prince so-named, who fell in battle against the native Scots.
Repeated attacks by native Scots failed against the onslaught from the English archers, with losses of up to 12,000 Scots.
Pre-fourteenth century law amongst the native Scots is not always well attested, but extensive knowledge of early Gaelic Law gives some basis for its reconstruction.
It was the native Scots who rejected the usage of "Scotch" which had been adopted from England after the 1707 Act of Union.
"True, lad," he said, letting a faint hint of his native Scots emerge from his usual formal English.
Burghs were for the most part populated by foreigners, rather than native Scots or even Lothianers.
Given Scotland's population (just over 5 million), there are almost as many Scottish Americans as there are native Scots living in their home country.