Mmm - well - on evidence mainly gathered from another internet site - one of reasonably obvious appeal to persons in other countries with an interest in Scotland, whether as a place to visit for holiday/vacation, or in terms of seeking more (or, often any ) info about it, it being place of origin of parents, or grandparents or often a lot further back.
So, it is fair enough that some people, younger ones in particular, may be full of odd notions, or very old-time Hollywood perceptions - after all, if they want to find out more, or ask for some particular bit of info, it makes perfect sense to come and ask in that site.
All the same, - as for misconceptions, sticking to the main, and more “broadly defined” (or perhaps more widespread ideas), well - kilts, castles, bagpipes, haggis, obsessions with “clans” and tartans - they do tend to become a bit samey.
Oh, and this insane, (or do I mean inane?) - hah! I mean both - fondness for Jacobites, Charles Edward Stuart*, …!
And some with a fondness for sport, or , really , usually football, who somoehow think it de rigeur to see themselves as supporters of football club x, y or z.
Ah, yes, and the Loch Ness Monster. No, I have not had the pleasure of seeing her/it/him/them. (OK - not many would be serious about that one, to be fair!)
*Described by folksong writer/singer BrianMcNeill as “the Mark Thatcher of his day” 
