Spott
Trends in Spott do not noticeably differ from those elsewhere. Long courtships, concluded by marriage, were the norm in the 1950s and perhaps 1960s. They are now less common. Nevertheless, a significant percentage of Spott’s committed young couples are still married in the local church. The marriage ceremony itself is little altered and the kilt is far the commonest men’s attire. Pennies are still occasionally scattered after Spott weddings, and receptions are generally held in local hotels.
Elderly folk who were formerly resident in Spott share roots in what was once a close-knit community, and almost all of these have farming connections, which reinforce social ties. The result is that interments in Spott graveyard are still often very well attended and feelings of loyalty to the old community run high among the dwindling number of Spott residents. Formal dress is still the norm at burials.
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