I had a good giggle over this earlier, then I got to thinking of other place names that had been omitted, I was even tempted to post the same pic and invite suggestions.
‘Clearedbank’ and ‘Rothsaynomore’ came to mind 🙂
Please, Soutie, if RothEsay loses it’s “e”, then it will be in trouble.
Rothiemurchus – Rothielessus?
What amuses me is that Alex Fishface continues to press for Jockinese independence but avoids discussing the details of what that would entail. This appears to be the case more and more as time goes by. What will the currency be, Sasneach punt, Jockinese punt, or euro? If the currency remains the same wouldn’t that give those nasty Sasneachs an undue influence over Jockinese affairs? Would a Jockinese punt even be taken as a credible currency considering the state of the Jockinese economy? Would Jockland really be able to take the economic rigour that Germany would impose on it? For that matter, would Germany REALLY want another weak, dependent economy relying on its largesse? The answer to all is a likely no.
Right on Chris, I do like the (Pie in the ) Skye! Most apt.
Don’t forget that in Scotland we do have our own currency notes, Christopher. But tell Angela not to worry; I don’t think wee Eck will get his wish. He has apparently told his minions to stop saying anything more about Scottish independence because they all seem to have a bad case of foot-in-mouth disease and are doing his project no favours.
Sheona: Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Clydesdale Bank issue banknotes, to be exact. A few banks in Ulster do as well. Lovely issues, and quite dear. The currency is still Sasneach punt, however, and the banks must deposit as many pounds at the Bank of England as they issue in order for them to have any legal standing. I’m very fond of Scotland and Scots in general, but the tone of Fishface and his ilk has made me a bit cynical of that portion of the Jockinese population.
I think Salmond is a poisonous little twerp along the lines of Ken Livingstone. I really think the Scots would regret it if they did declare independence and I suspect too many of them are too sensible to vote for it. I hope so.
However, if the Orcadians and Shetlanders follow up on their promise not to be part of an independent Scotland, then the Scottish position would be even worse, as most of the remaining North Sea oil is in their waters!
Hi everybody.
I actually live here and have to cope with all of this keech on a daliy basis., As I will have to for the next two years or more until we get the chance to kick Salmond the Sleekit and his sad cohorts into the dustbin of history.
Janus and Soutie, If neither of you had posted this map, I would have done so, Sheer joshing by ‘The Economist’ and part of what makes me happy to be a Brit (of Jock origin). You will, however, presumably not have had the good fortune to read the co-ordinated ScotNat hyper-response to this gentle ribbing?
Seriously intemperate vitriol from said ScotNats. It would appear that, if I find it funny I am a Vichy Scot and not a ‘true Scot’ in any way. Salmond has announced that ‘The Economist’ will ‘rue the day’ when it published this front cover,.
Sod the torn-faces. I am certain that I am a true Scot. and that these small-minded,little Jockland wastes of space are not going to grind me down.
Dot Dot Dot Dash.
Mind, I’m not convinced about ‘Ben Novice’ or ‘Indisarray’. Very weak.
On the other hand, and to be fair, ‘Edinborrow (twinned with Athens)’ is totally inspired. In my opinion.
You’re right about the pathetic ScotNat response to a joke, JM. See them – nae sense o’ humour.
My own acquaintance with towns in North Britian is mainly due to the football results of a Saturday evening. Raith Rovers 3, Kilmarnock nil. But my favourite here is ‘Pressedwick’ – where we used to touch down to top up on fuel before we ventured west.
Sheona: Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Clydesdale Bank issue banknotes, to be exact. A few banks in Ulster do as well. Lovely issues, and quite dear. The currency is still Sasneach punt, however, and the banks must deposit as many pounds at the Bank of England as they issue in order for them to have any legal standing. I’m very fond of Scotland and Scots in general, but the tone of Fishface and his ilk has made me a bit cynical of that portion of the Jockinese population.
Just a minor point but under the law Scotish notes are not legal tender any where, shops may take them if they so wish but there is no guarantee that any bank will honour them. So therefore beware of Scotish notes, also they are very easy to forge.
Boadicea's Chariot 
I had a good giggle over this earlier, then I got to thinking of other place names that had been omitted, I was even tempted to post the same pic and invite suggestions.
‘Clearedbank’ and ‘Rothsaynomore’ came to mind 🙂
Please, Soutie, if RothEsay loses it’s “e”, then it will be in trouble.
Rothiemurchus – Rothielessus?
What amuses me is that Alex Fishface continues to press for Jockinese independence but avoids discussing the details of what that would entail. This appears to be the case more and more as time goes by. What will the currency be, Sasneach punt, Jockinese punt, or euro? If the currency remains the same wouldn’t that give those nasty Sasneachs an undue influence over Jockinese affairs? Would a Jockinese punt even be taken as a credible currency considering the state of the Jockinese economy? Would Jockland really be able to take the economic rigour that Germany would impose on it? For that matter, would Germany REALLY want another weak, dependent economy relying on its largesse? The answer to all is a likely no.
Right on Chris, I do like the (Pie in the ) Skye! Most apt.
Don’t forget that in Scotland we do have our own currency notes, Christopher. But tell Angela not to worry; I don’t think wee Eck will get his wish. He has apparently told his minions to stop saying anything more about Scottish independence because they all seem to have a bad case of foot-in-mouth disease and are doing his project no favours.
Sheona: Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, and Clydesdale Bank issue banknotes, to be exact. A few banks in Ulster do as well. Lovely issues, and quite dear. The currency is still Sasneach punt, however, and the banks must deposit as many pounds at the Bank of England as they issue in order for them to have any legal standing. I’m very fond of Scotland and Scots in general, but the tone of Fishface and his ilk has made me a bit cynical of that portion of the Jockinese population.
I think Salmond is a poisonous little twerp along the lines of Ken Livingstone. I really think the Scots would regret it if they did declare independence and I suspect too many of them are too sensible to vote for it. I hope so.
However, if the Orcadians and Shetlanders follow up on their promise not to be part of an independent Scotland, then the Scottish position would be even worse, as most of the remaining North Sea oil is in their waters!
Hi everybody.
I actually live here and have to cope with all of this keech on a daliy basis., As I will have to for the next two years or more until we get the chance to kick Salmond the Sleekit and his sad cohorts into the dustbin of history.
Janus and Soutie, If neither of you had posted this map, I would have done so, Sheer joshing by ‘The Economist’ and part of what makes me happy to be a Brit (of Jock origin). You will, however, presumably not have had the good fortune to read the co-ordinated ScotNat hyper-response to this gentle ribbing?
Seriously intemperate vitriol from said ScotNats. It would appear that, if I find it funny I am a Vichy Scot and not a ‘true Scot’ in any way. Salmond has announced that ‘The Economist’ will ‘rue the day’ when it published this front cover,.
Sod the torn-faces. I am certain that I am a true Scot. and that these small-minded,little Jockland wastes of space are not going to grind me down.
Dot Dot Dot Dash.
Mind, I’m not convinced about ‘Ben Novice’ or ‘Indisarray’. Very weak.
On the other hand, and to be fair, ‘Edinborrow (twinned with Athens)’ is totally inspired. In my opinion.
You’re right about the pathetic ScotNat response to a joke, JM. See them – nae sense o’ humour.
My own acquaintance with towns in North Britian is mainly due to the football results of a Saturday evening. Raith Rovers 3, Kilmarnock nil. But my favourite here is ‘Pressedwick’ – where we used to touch down to top up on fuel before we ventured west.
Just a minor point but under the law Scotish notes are not legal tender any where, shops may take them if they so wish but there is no guarantee that any bank will honour them. So therefore beware of Scotish notes, also they are very easy to forge.