An American woman has placed an unusual newspaper advert seeking a Scottish partner for a 'lasting commitment'. North Carolina resident Andrea Reymar, 32, says she has never been married, is of 'good character', and has no children.
Inspired by Scotland and the Tartan Army
Andrea is a big fan of Scottish novels, has been wooed by hit TV drama Outlander, and was charmed by the Tartan Army who won Boston's heart during the World Cup. Now she has placed an advert in the Oban Times searching for true transatlantic love, proposing marriage in the hope of securing a true Scottish gentleman.
Andrea is seeking correspondence 'with a suitable Scottish gentleman, with a sincere hope of a lasting attachment.' She added: 'She delights in tea, the arts, and quiet evenings by the hearth and dreams of a simple life – a stone cottage, a tended garden, and a peaceful home.'
Old-fashioned approach to modern dating
Andrea, who has given up on dating apps, hopes her old-fashioned 'respectable matrimonial notice' will catch the eye of a Scottish gentleman 'of good character' aged between 30 and 45, 'of kind disposition and sincere intentions'. Her personal notice ends 'frivolous correspondence need not apply.'
Andrea, whose last job was in a bank, describes herself as being of 'gentle disposition and steady temperament.' She told the newspaper: 'I've always felt drawn to Scotland. Its beautiful landscapes, rich history, and slower pace of life really resonate with me.'
Seeking a genuine connection
She continued: 'I love the idea of closeknit communities where neighbours know one another, the changing seasons, and building a peaceful life surrounded by nature. Dating apps never really felt like the right fit for me. I wanted to try something sincere and a little old-fashioned, inspired by the matrimonial notices people once placed in newspapers.'
'I thought that, if someone appreciated that approach, we might already have something important in common. It's certainly unconventional, but I figured life is too short not to take a chance.'
What she hopes to find
Andrea described the person she hopes to meet: 'I'm looking for someone kind, dependable, emotionally mature, and ready for a genuine, lasting relationship. Someone who enjoys nature, values commitment, has a good sense of humour, and would rather spend an evening talking over tea than rushing from one thing to the next. I'm not looking for perfection – just someone who wants to build a peaceful, happy life together. And the great Scottish accent doesn't hurt!'
