Scotland has been belittled

Sir, - I couldn’t disagree more with your correspondent Keith Howell. I believe we should be horrified at any atrocity committed anywhere around the world and the title British has nothing to do with that, it is simply decent human nature.

I also believe the British title creates the opposite of a feel-good factor.

I am Dundonian, Scottish, British and European. From the four identities the one that was foisted on me is the British one.

No one can be born British. It is impossible, yet it is the one that dominates my life, for exam ple, the British identity has already decided I’m no longer European. The same identity belittles my country Scotland. Seemingly Scotland would be a complete basket case outwith British rule.

I can no longer find anything in my supermarket from bacon to apples without the British stamp on it. My new driving licence and passport are the same.

I have even seen British haggis and British whisky. The Scottish identity is being slowly eroded. I will continue to fight for my Scottish identity: my true birth place. Rodric Selbie. 45 Silver Birch Drive, Dundee.

I can no longer find anything in my supermarket from bacon to apples without the British stamp on it. My new driving licence and passport are the same