Scott’s honor
Jason Soifer
COSTA MESA -- They will come from near and far, clad in their tartan
best with pipers piping and singers singing to honor one of their own.
With a mighty feast, Scotts from throughout the county will gather to
celebrate the many talents and works of the great Scottish novelist and
poet Sir Walter Scott.
Led by Andrew Scott, commissioner of the California for Clan Scott
Society, this burgeoning group will allow local Scotts to learn about
their heritage and ancestry as they meet one another.
Scott, who has watched the local chapter of the Southern California “Sir
Walter Scott Tea and Scott” gathering grow from 12 to nearly 40 people,
said he wants to share his heritage with others.
“I wanted to know more about my roots,” he said.
Scott, 50, of Huntington Beach, said he was inspired to learn the history
of his ancestry after watching the mini-series “Roots” on television. The
program motivated him to create something for future Scottish-Americans
to enjoy.
“I am doing this because I want a Clan Scott organization to be around
for my children to enjoy.” he said.
Scott said the meeting, which will take place in Costa Mesa the day
before Sir Walter’s actual birthday (in 1771], will serve two purposes.
People will have the opportunity to chat and to build the framework for a
Scott Society information tent at the Highland Games scheduled for the
Orange County Fairgrounds Memorial Day weekend.
The games will feature a menu of all the classic Scottish dishes along
with traditional bagpipers and tests of strength. Scott said the festive
event will include the popular turning of the wood pole also known as the
caber toss.
“It’s a lot of fun,” Scott said. “It’s a wonderful social gathering.”
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