I think some people might think they are becoming a "peer" - not the case at all and somehow being able to use the title of Lord, Laird or Lady suddenly entitles them to riches untold!!!
I like the fact that my husband and I now own 20 sq ft of beautiful land (I'm Scottish anyway) with forest restoration work going on. I like the fact that any would-be developer would have a logistic nightmare in trying to round up all the landowners from round the world, and as it is our land, we would be entitled to ask silly prices to sell, thus making it almost impossible for any developer to even consider trying to buy the land for commercial purposes.
So much of our green land is being swallowed up these days purely for greed and so much of our eco system is being destroyed, I can only say buying a piece of the Lochaber Estate is a good thing - probably the best thing any of us will ever do because it will help preserve it for generations to come, not to mention provide a safe habitat for wildlife.
As for using the titles, yes, here is one who will and for the following reason.
Nowadays there is neither respect nor manners. A proposal by the EU which may become law next year will be banning the use of Miss or Mrs no matter which country you live in so if you live in Spain you will no longer be allowed to use the title of Senora or Senorita.
This applies to all EU countries. The only title permissible will be Ms - a title I associate with a lady who is divorced.
I feel there is no respect anymore and that is something that is going a long way to cause problems in society.
When I left school many years ago, in my first job I was referred to as Miss Scott. My supervisor was Mrs McAskill. I wouldn't have dreamed of calling her by her first name as that would have been very disrespectful.
By using the title "Lady", the EU cannot change that (at least not yet) and to me it commands a little bit of respect so sadly lacking these days.
Perhaps just a little thing but to me, using our titles may go a small way to bring back good old-fashioned manners.
Next to become a Lord in my family is my wonderful brother. He has no idea that from the 5th December he will be a Lord.
The 5th December is a very special day to us.
My son suffered kidney failure at age 15 and spent 7 years on renal dialysis. My brother donated one of his kidneys to my son on 5th December last year, giving my son good health and a future.
To mark this wonderful event, my son decided he would like to make his Uncle a Lord - and also have a tree planted in his honour. I can think of no better way of saying "thankyou" than this as my brother adores the Highlands.
We are also going to make my son a Lord on the same day, along with a tree in his honour because all through his illness he showed nothing but courage and fortitude, never once complaining.
I can think of no better tribute to both of them
by Jane Ross » Sat Oct 17, 2009 5:28 am 
