That would have been taken out of the Munrowe voice two or three generations ago through being educated at schools that modelled themselves on the English public-school system, even if they were in Scotland.
In "The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds," Alexander McCall Smith reflects on the evolution of education and its impact on cultural identity. He notes that the experiences of individuals from past generations were shaped significantly by their schooling, particularly those educated in systems resembling the English public-school model, even within Scotland. This educational background influenced their perspectives and manners of expression.
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