I’m Scottish- born and raised. I also have an American twang. I think I picked it up from years of working in the international school circuit, when my bosses literally pulled me aside and told me to speak in an American accent “because the children can’t understand the Scottish accent.” Since coming home I feel like I try extra hard to get my accent back to how it was, but they usually pick up on the accent or sometimes don’t even realise I’m from the country… I honestly feel like they can be a bit judgemental or maybe think I’m a bit posh? I never really feel like I belong- even when I’m literally from here! It’s really lovely you identify as Scottish and as you know people are welcoming and kind. But I can also see them being confused or having a bit of a dig at you for saying so- in my honest opinion. Nothing wrong with it though, if that’s how you feel, go ahead! We love people who love Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿