The dialect of the Borders
Straddling between the rest of Scotland and the old frontier with England, the people of the Borders and Dumfries made war and peace independently of the central powers either side of the border. They stood apart in their speech as well. Whereas most speakers of Scots would say ‘you’, a perso... more
Ballads, Ridings and Truces
Summer time in Scotland marks the celebration of the Common Ridings during which some towns – particularly in the Borders – organise ceremonies to confirm the boundaries of the town and other lands. In former centuries the local landowners were often asked to inspect boundaries which were in ... more
Jekyll and Hyde
Illustrations (c) Cam Kennedy 2007. Adaptation (c) Alan Grant 2007. Reproduced by kind permission of Waverley Books Ltd
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Lilias Forbes
On December 1st 2008 Lilias Forbes celebrates her 90th birthday. The daughter of the well known Scottish composer Francis George Scott, she is currently writing a memoir of her father's life. Lilias is also a published poet and some of her works have been recorded and are a part of the Scotsoun a... more
