But the earliest refference is Pepys, who calls it a Scottish song. Does that mean that Englishmen who sang it weren't practising their own culture? Consistency, please. What is the difference between that and performing an American song?

What do you think about Noel Coward, is his music English?

PLEASE EXPLAIN in more detail what you mean by nationalism with fair-trade. Who knows, if it's a good idea, we might support it.