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Dialect

Scottish
Dialects

A colourful introduction to the words and expressions of Scotland, exploring distinctive dialects from Glasgow and Dundee to Orkney and Shetland.

ISBN9781910551141
Pages80
FormatPaperback
RRP£4.99
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About the book

A flavour of Scotland’s many voices

Kathryn Buchanan explores the remarkable variety of speech found across Scotland, with words drawn from Doric, Dundee, Glaswegian, Orcadian and Shetlandic alongside expressions in general Scottish use.

The book combines an accessible glossary with stories, songs, places and traditions, giving a lively sense of how language varies across the country and reflects Scotland’s history and character.

Inside the book

Words, places and Scottish character

Witches page⌕

Witches

Traditional beliefs and stories form part of the rich cultural background behind Scotland’s words and expressions.

Orkney & Shetland page⌕

Orkney & Shetland

The northern islands have distinctive dialects shaped by their geography, history and strong Norse influence.

Glasgow & the Clyde page⌕

Glasgow & the Clyde

Glasgow’s speech and character are explored alongside the history and life of Scotland’s largest city.