The End of the Pier

A man stands at the end of a pier , behind him is a Scottish castle, he asks himself what it is to be Scottish and answers philosophically, he is fascinated by the sea and wonders why. 

 Write this as a 2 minute monologue

I stand here at the end of this pier, behind me, an ancient Scottish castle that has withstood the test of time. It makes me ponder, what does it mean to be Scottish? Is it simply the land we stand on or the blood that runs through our veins? Or is it something more abstract, something that we can't quite put our finger on?

As I gaze out at the sea, I'm struck by its vastness, its power, its mystery. Why is it that humans are so fascinated by the sea? Is it because it's a symbol of the unknown, the unexplored? Or is it because we recognize that we, too, are a part of something greater, something beyond ourselves?

Perhaps being Scottish means embracing this sense of awe and wonder, of being a small part of something much larger. Perhaps it means recognizing that our individual stories are just a small piece of the larger narrative of Scotland's history, its struggles and triumphs, its beauty and complexity.

As I stand here, I can't help but feel a sense of pride in my Scottish heritage, but also a sense of responsibility. A responsibility to honor the past while working towards a better future, to protect the natural beauty that surrounds us, and to build a more inclusive and just society.

So, what does it mean to be Scottish? I don't have a simple answer, but I know that it involves a deep connection to the land, to the sea, and to each other. It involves a willingness to grapple with difficult questions and a commitment to building a better world. And ultimately, it involves recognizing that we are all connected, that our stories are woven together in a rich tapestry that makes Scotland what it is today.