looking for scottish people in nixa/ springfield area

[awhitej2]

Hey all! I'm new to the board so bare with me. I attended a Tartan Festival last weekend in STL and though it wasn't my first, it was the most entertaining. I'm a MacGregor (don't worry, I won't steal your cattle) and was able to meet other clansmen and even connected wth one in the Springfield area but did a fine job of losing his number. Oh well. So, to our Scottish family coming to Nixa: Failte!!! There are great festivals in the area so if you get homesick, you can go mingle with other Scots. I hope to hear from anyone else!!!

[berksco]

We used to live near Nixa, and I had friends growing up there, even though I had been living in KC. We did run ANGUS cattle, though, and our family is originally from Redden (our family name) next to Kelso Abby (Borders.)

I found that "native" Ozarkers can by shy at first, but so are many Scots!
I really loved living down there and count it among my greatest times in my life! I loved to fish in the lakes, ponds and streams, and walk in the woods. Also, we loved to go caving.

[mrschilicook]

While I'm not Scottish, I had the pleasure of working in Scotland (Linlithgow) for several years off and on. You'll be fine in the area. People are friendly but are not intrusive. People are used to accents as there are lots of people here from other countries. Don't think the kids will have any problems other than those most kids experience when they move to a new school. I found the people in Scotland to be much like people in the non-coastal parts of the U.S. And the accents? They are delightful...you may have to repeat things from time to time until your new friends/associates develop an "ear" for the accent.

But it will be fine.. We're all alot more the same than we sometimes like to think.

[wrightclan]

Originally Posted by mrschilicook

While I'm not Scottish, I had the pleasure of working in Scotland (Linlithgow) for several years off and on. You'll be fine in the area. People are friendly but are not intrusive. People are used to accents as there are lots of people here from other countries. Don't think the kids will have any problems other than those most kids experience when they move to a new school. I found the people in Scotland to be much like people in the non-coastal parts of the U.S. And the accents? They are delightful...you may have to repeat things from time to time until your new friends/associates develop an "ear" for the accent.

But it will be fine.. We're all alot more the same than we sometimes like to think.

Thanks for the reassurance, I know we will be fine. we live quite near to linlithgow, we are just outside Bathgate.

Thanks to everyone who has so kindly replied, I look forward to those festivals.

[MMistyBlu07]

Originally Posted by Randy Henderson

Well.... my family is from Fordell, Fife, Scotland. In fact there is a castle there (Henderson Castle) that belongs to my family.

Only problem is, we have been in the United States since 1660 or so.

On a serious note, I don't think you are going to have a bit of trouble. If anything, you will be the cool Scottish people. Besides, you will be saying "Y'all" before you know it.

Randy, my family is directly related to the Henderson's of Fordell Castle...we just recent found this out....a direct descentant of James Henderson born 1544 & died 1612 at Fordel Castle....We live in Indiana

[Randy Henderson]

sounds like we are cousins. Do you know much about your family? Mine emigrated to Virginia (Captain Alexander Henderson) and then to Tenessee, and Missouri. Then there was this little issue about being a southern slave owner after the civil war, so Perman Henderson took a wagontrain across to Oregon.

Let me know if you want me to send the details- it probably is part of your history as well.

[Robinseggblue]

Originally Posted by wrightclan

...When I say open door policy, I do not mean that I just pick a house and go there. It just seems very sad to me that people are missing out on something that is a very nice part of life.
If someone stopped by my house unanounced, I would not think they were invading my privacy, I would think how lovely it is to see that person and be able to take a little time out from my schedule to have a coffee and a chat. If I have to catch up on some things after their gone then that is okay.

You are welcome to drop by my house anytime...once we move in.

[Melancon]

Funny thing, the name Melancon is considered to be Cajun. It does go back to 1600's in Nova Scotia
The real family name was LaVendure, Mellanson was the Scottish matriarch of the whole family. This name is accepted by the McMillian branch from Scotland.
My niece's husband is a Wilkinson and is very proud of Scottish heritage.
He has all the dress etc.
So when we move to Springfield we will have both worlds represented.