Gordon Brown- Congratulations.

Post by **joette** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:49 pm

Well done Gordon our new Prime Minister.It will be interesting to see what kind of job he does.
A child of the Manse. Kirkcaldy, for all those who don't know.
Nice to have a Scots in charge of the Country.

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:37 pm

Hi Joette
As far as I'm aware, Tony Blair was born in Edinburgh!
Best wishes
Lesley

G.Love · Post by **G.Love** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:45 pm

The outgoing Prime Minister is Scottish. Born in Edinburgh, one Scottish parent, educated at Fettes School.

Post by **Ina** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 4:59 pm

Hi Patricia,

Yes he certainly is Scottish, and I just recently discovered that I can include him in my family tree. One of my Douglas's married one of his Blair relatives.

I'm heading up to Isle of Islay this Saturday and hope to discover some of the history on my Douglas side of the family.

Ina

Post by **Jean Jeanie** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 9:49 pm

Sorry

This is ovbiously very political and should not be aired on this forum.

I think the topic should be removed before it gets out of hand.

Best wishes
Jean

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:50 pm

Jean

All that has been stated so far is genealogical in nature. Politics have not been mentioned and this is a Scottish site with relevance to Scots across the world.

Russell

Post by **Jean Jeanie** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:01 pm

Russell

So diplomomatic

What can I say

...............only the mother of a serving soldier in the illegal war in Iraq

Best wishes
Jean

Post by **marilyn morning** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:24 pm

Hi Jean,

I would have to side with Russell, but I can also understand your feelings on the topic. All the best to your son and his current set of circumstances.

Speaking of topics, allow me to take this opportunity to remind our members that TalkingScot tries to avoid two types of topics.

They are Politics and Religion. Everyone has their own opinions and we're not here to debate them. So please don't create topics which are controversial.

Regards

Marilyn

Post by **emanday** » Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:56 pm

marilyn morning wrote:Speaking of topics, allow me to take this opportunity to remind our members that TalkingScot tries to avoid two types of topics.

They are Politics and Religion. Everyone has their own opinions and we're not here to debate them. So please don't create topics which are controversial.

I agree. Better to leave such things to those forums concerned with such political comments.

LesleyB · Post by **LesleyB** » Thu Jun 28, 2007 12:00 am

Please note: This topic is locked. There will be no further discussion on this thread.

Lesley
Current AG chair