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Many 'Irish Americans' are in fact 'Scots Irish', but are unaware of it. If you have a Scottish name, or name is pre-fixed by Mc/Mac then you are probably Scots. If your family is/was presbyterian or Baptist you're probably a Scot. If you have red hair/freckles and come from the south - you're probably Scottish. Scotland is a beautiful country too, even though it's got its problems - poor health, high alcohol/drug abuse and violence (see health stats for Scotland). If you're Scots you ought to visit the fatherland - especially the north and the islands. Each area tells a different and rich story, and to hear Gaelic spoken and sung on the Hebrides is something to cherish.