What is Scots

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Some fowk jalouses that ther mony universe, an that oors is jist ane. Whit we ken for shair i
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Scots Speakers

Scots is one of three native languages spoken in Scotland today, the other two being English and Scottish Gaelic.

Scots is the collective name for Scottish dialects known also as Doric, Lallans and Scotch or by more local names such as Buchan, Dundonian, Glesca or Shetland.

Explore all the Scots language dialects and hear examples of Scots Language Speakers

Learn Scots: resources for adult learners

Many people wish to learn how to read, write and speak Scots.

Fortunately, there is lots of help available, find out more about the books, websites and courses that can help you learn Scots at home.

There are also Scots language courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level,
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Interactive learning materials

The Scots Language Centre have produced a new range of online, interactive learning materials for

Scots History

Scots has been spoken in Scotland for many centuries and is spoken today throughout the east and south of the country - the historic Lowlands - up to Orkney and Shetland

Scots poetry

Poetry in the Scots language began to be written down in the 14th century, --- beginning with John Barbours The Brus, and continuing through the 15th and 16thcenturie

Scots song

The Scots song tradition is a broad kirk taking many shapes, forms explore how it has given voice to Scots speakers, singers and songwriters from many walks of life and areas of the country.

Thanks tae the Publication Grant tae the Scots Leid, a puckle mair warks haes been wrutten, owerset an set furth throu Scots. The ettle ahin the grant is tae gie uphaud tae fowk wirkin on baith owersettin auld warks or makkin new anes throu the Scots leid, an the’r nine buiks …
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