The Scot Seen by Himself (Press Cuttings Related to James McBey)
AuthorWritten by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
PublisherPublished by
Daily Herald
Date1932
Object NamePress Cutting
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions25.8 x 20.6cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009098.59
Keywords
"Combine the financial genius of the Jew, the thrift of the French, the energy and politeness of the American, and the imagination of the Arab, and you will find - a Scotsman."
McBey also explains why Scots may be perceived to be "dour", through explanations, such as the following;
"The Scotsman's reluctance to commit himself, and his contemptuous indifference to the creation of a favourable first impression, are mistaken for "dourness."
In the last section of the article McBey explains why he feels Scots, such as himself, leave home.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this newspaper article.
