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Who are the ancestors of Scottish people?
Historically, they emerged in the early Middle Ages from an amalgamation of two Celtic-speaking peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland (or Alba) in the 9th century.
Are the Scottish tough?
Firstly, Scotland’s geography is harsh, it is predominantly mountainous terrain and the weather is colder than the rest of the UK. Secondly, Scottish people are tough and determined fighters. Perhaps in general they’re even tougher than the English (I am English myself but I have to admit this).
What do Scots call their parents?
Family words in Scots
Scots | |
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family | faimily, faimly, faimley, femaly, femily, femlie, faimlie |
parents | parentis |
father | faither, faether, fayther, feyther, fether |
mother | mither, midder |
What are some old Scottish sayings and slang?
Take a look at some of the old Scottish sayings, some not so old, Scottish words, and slang… The Old Scottish Sayings…. I’ll gie ye a skelpit lug! – I’ll give you a slap on the ear. Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye! – What’s meant to happen will happen. Skinny Malinky Longlegs! – A tall thin person. Lang may yer lum reek!
Do you ever get confused by different words in Scotland?
Maybe that’s just as well as they can even confuse some Scots, depending which part of the country you’re in. The Scottish dialect can vary so much, from The Highlands to South Ayrshire, and from East to West, so in different parts of the country, different words can actually mean the same thing.
What is the origin of the word “fear” in Scottish?
It’s from the same root as the French verb “fâcher” which means “to upset”. The Scottish version has nuances about not over-reacting. I use it on a regular basis. There are a number of French expressions which have worked their way into Scottish vernacular, especially in the Edinburgh area.
Do Scottish people say “Och Aye the NOO”?
Scottish people often use the phrase, “Och aye the noo!” No, we don’t. Because that would translate as, “Oh yes just now.” What does that even mean?