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School of ScotlandShop - Scots Language A-Z
With schools and nurseries shut across the country, we thought it would be fun to create the School of ScotlandShop. Maths and Science may not be our strong points, but we love history and all things Scottish. Join us over the upcoming weeks as we design new tartans, hunt for Nessie, find out about Scotland's past, and so much more! We're glad that you can join us!
The Scots Language
Today we will be finding out all about the Scots language. Although Gaelic was, and still is spoken, throughout the Highlands and Islands, the Scots language was mostly used by the Lowland population. The language itself is more closely associated with English, particularly Old English, rather than the Gaelic spoken throughout the Highlands. This was the language used throughout the majority of Scottish literature from the 16th Century onwards, with the most notable work coming from Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns.
Today the language exists mostly as a dialect where colloquialisms or 'slang' is used in conjunction with the English language. Although, in the 2011 Census over 1.5 million Scots reported that they could speak the language. Scots can also be found in the Irish province of Ulster, a region that has been populated by Scots throughout history.
An A-Z of the Scots Language
In today's lesson, we're learning all about the Scots language from A-Z. Well nearly, as there are no words in Scots beginning with the letter X or Z.
In today's lesson, we're learning all about the Scots language from A-Z. Well nearly, as there are no words in Scots beginning with the letter X or Z.
Do you know any other words in Scots?
A few useful Scots Phrases
Now you've learnt the basics, it's time to move on to a few classic Scots phrases...
Now you've learnt the basics, it's time to move on to a few classic Scots phrases...
Class Quiz
Time to put your new skills to the test! Do you know the meaning of these Scots words?
Did you manage to pass with flying colours? Be sure to check back next week where we will be learning some Scottish arts and crafts.
