Cartoons: How Funny Is Scotland?

With Scotland approaching a referendum on independence, on September 18th, the question arises: What does it mean to be Scottish? In the United Kingdom, where the pro-separation side is nudging ahead in the polls, there has been a serious debate on that point, involving economy, history, and national destiny. But, for decades, The New Yorkers cartoonists have looked for an answer, too, and have done their best (or worst) with kilts, Loch Ness, and the call of the highlands. Here, with apologies to bagpipe lovers, is a selection.